Coffee Nitro Cold Brew Recipe
Make Coffee Nitro Cold Brew Recipe in just 18h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cold Brew Concentrate
Nitro Infusion & Serving
Optional Add-ins
Method
Cold Brew Concentrate
- 1
Combine coffee and water
In a clean jar or pitcher, add 1 cup coarsely ground coffee. Pour 4 cups cold filtered water over the grounds, ensuring all grounds are saturated. Stir gently to make sure there are no dry pockets.
- 2
Steep
Cover the jar or pitcher with a lid or plastic wrap. Let the coffee steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours. Longer steeping (up to 18 hours) yields a stronger, fuller concentrate.
- 3
Filter the concentrate
After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter, cheesecloth, or a nut milk bag into a clean container. Press or squeeze gently to extract liquid, then discard the used grounds. You should have about 3 to 3.5 cups of cold brew concentrate.
- 4
Optional dilution
Taste the concentrate. If it’s too strong for your preference, dilute with up to 1/2 cup filtered water, mixing well. Chill the concentrate until cold (if not already refrigerated).
Nitro Infusion & Serving
- 5
- 6
Load nitro system
If using a countertop nitro pitcher or a whipped-cream style dispenser: pour 1 cup of cold brew concentrate into the nitro vessel (do not overfill; leave headspace). Secure the lid and charge with one nitrogen cartridge according to the manufacturer's instructions. Shake firmly 10–20 times to incorporate nitrogen. If using a commercial keg nitro system, ensure the keg is properly chilled and connected to a nitrogen regulator set to the correct pressure (typically 30–40 psi) and dispense as instructed.
- 7
Dispense
Hold your glass at a slight angle and slowly dispense the nitro cold brew. Aim to create a cascading, foamy head; the top will develop a thick, velvety crema. If using ice, pour slowly over the ice to minimize splashing.
- 8
Add optional add-ins
If desired, stir in 1–2 tsp simple syrup or 1 tsp vanilla syrup for sweetness. For a creamier texture, add 1–2 tbsp whole milk or oat milk and gently swirl — avoid vigorous stirring to preserve the nitrogen crema.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately. Nitro cold brew is best consumed within 20–30 minutes of dispensing to enjoy the crema and texture.