Café-Quality Nitro Cold Brew in 60 Seconds
There’s something about a good nitro cold brew that feels a little indulgent. The silky texture, the cascading pour, smooth as velvet, chilled to perfection, and rich with flavor. It’s part coffee, part ritual. For a long time, it was only available behind the barista's counter. Not anymore. With innovations in home brewing, getting café-quality nitro cold brew at home is no longer a fantasy. In fact, it can take less than a minute.
What is nitro cold brew, really?
Making nitro cold brew at home no longer requires kegs, cartridges, or complicated setups.
Nitro cold brew is cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas. Unlike carbon dioxide, which gives soda its large, fizzy bubbles, nitrogen produces ultra-fine microbubbles. The result? A velvety texture and a cascading effect that gives the drink its signature look and mouthfeel.
But it’s not just about visuals. Nitrogen softens the bitterness and brightens the natural flavor of the coffee, making each sip feel more like a treat even without cream or sugar.
Why Cold Brew Lovers Are Making the Switch
Traditional cold brew can take 12 to 24 hours to steep. It requires planning, filtering, and often a lot of fridge space. Nitro cold brew ups the ante by offering a richer texture, but it typically requires specialized equipment, such as kegs, cartridges, and taps. Oftentimes, this is only available at your local coffee shop.
That used to be the only way. Then the cold coffee system Cumulus came along.
Cumulus was built from the ground up to do one thing exceptionally well: make cold coffee. At the heart of the system is Cold Cloud™ technology, which draws nitrogen from the air and infuses it directly into each brew. No tanks, no steeping, and no waiting, just a chilled, café-level pour of cold brew, cold espresso, or nitro in under a minute.
Cold Coffee Flavor Profiles and Pairings
Each Cumulus capsule is crafted with cold brewing in mind. They’re rich with nuance, aroma, and texture that invite slow sipping and subtle pairing opportunities. For example, the Ritual Medium blend leans into warm chocolate and toasted almond notes, while Lucid offers bright citrus and soft florals that shine through without bitterness. Looking for something more decadent? The Sospeso Medium capsule offers a layered caramel and nutty complexity, making it a silky-smooth afternoon treat. Meanwhile, the Sospeso Light reveals a softer sweetness with delicate notes that shine when paired with a touch of syrup or enjoyed on its own. Whether you’re in the mood for bold and smoky or light and refreshing, there’s a flavor profile to match.
These flavors pair beautifully with Cumulus’s artisanal syrups. The Yuzu Limoncello syrup adds a bright, citrus snap to lighter roasts, while the Cinnamon Demerara deepens richer blends with subtle spice. Each pairing brings out new dimensions in your brew, allowing for personalization without overpowering the coffee itself.
Is cold coffee at home worth it?
If cold coffee is an occasional indulgence, a single-serve brew or bottle from the grocery store might do the trick. But if you find yourself craving that nitro texture more than once or twice a week, investing in a system like Cumulus might just change the way you brew for good.
You skip the prep. You skip the cleanup. You skip the coffee shop line.
And what you get instead is better coffee. It is more consistent, more customizable, and far more satisfying. For those who savor coffee not just for the caffeine but for the ritual, texture, and flavor, Cumulus delivers an experience that no bottled brew can match.
Ready to rethink cold coffee?
The Cumulus system brings together precision engineering and café-level craft in every pour. Explore our signature machine and capsule collection to discover a colder, smoother way to enjoy coffee at its finest.