Coffee on Tap

Cold Brew in Bottles

In some of the most recent trends – since they are based on cold coffee – the beverage is making the transition from a stimulant to a form of refreshment. Brewing cold coffee involves pouring cold water on the ground beans and stirring. The brew then stands for up to twelve hours and is then poured through a filter. Without the use of hot water, hardly any bitterness or acid flavor is imparted to the coffee, yet it develops a rich aroma. Especially in warm weather, the beverage becomes a wholesome option when mixed with water, milk or ice. Cold brew has been sold in bottles for some time.

Today coffee is even available on tap – in the form of nitro coffee, a cold brew that is infused with nitrogen. This gives it a creamy consistency and a somewhat sweet flavor. It reminds some people of Guinness, a similarity reinforced by the drawing of the draft beverage in bars and restaurants. The experimentation with coffee has not run its course – far from it. In selected establishments of an American coffee house chain, customers can have their tea and cold drinks suffused with carbon dioxide. As a result, some customers have begun enjoying their coffee in carbonated form – which has tempted the company to consider an expansion of its product line. A small market has even emerged for a mixture of soda and coffee in the United States and Australia. The coffee is prepared as a hot drink and then cooled in a heat exchanger. Then sugar and carbon dioxide are added to the beverage, which is transferred into kegs and cans. These creative approaches to coffee are somewhat reminiscent of the craft beer movement.

Seals Guarantee Cleanliness

There is certainly some doubt as to whether these coffee trends will prevail. But there is no question that Freudenberg has a foothold in the food industry thanks to sealing systems developed for its processes. First of all, whether the drinks are on tap or carbonated, the Freudenberg products in tapping systems and bar dispensers guarantee the hygienic, safe operation of the equipment. As new coffee trends emerge, Freudenberg continually comes up with new materials that are approved for the food and beverage industries and meet the sector’s demanding yet highly sensitive requirements.

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