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A glass of nitro cold brew, showcasing its characteristic cascading foam head.

How to Make Nitro Cold Brew at Home

A guide to making creamy, cascading nitro cold brew at home using a whipped cream dispenser. Enjoy that smooth, stout-like coffee experience without the café price tag.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (about 42g) of coarsely ground coffee
  • 2 cups (450g) of cold, filtered water
  • 1 nitrous oxide (N2O) cartridge

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make Cold Brew - First, make a batch of cold brew concentrate by steeping the coffee and water for 12-18 hours, then straining it.
  2. Step 2: Charge the Dispenser - Pour the finished cold brew into a whipped cream dispenser. Seal it, and charge it with one nitrous oxide (N2O) cartridge.
  3. Step 3: Shake and Infuse - Shake the dispenser vigorously for 30 seconds to infuse the coffee with the gas.
  4. Step 4: Dispense and Serve - Turn the dispenser upside down and dispense the nitro cold brew into a glass. Watch the beautiful cascade and enjoy.

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