Cold Extraction

Barista Magazine Readers Redefine Summer Café Menus

Barista Magazine Readers Redefine Summer Café Menus

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Forget simple syrups; summer menus are evolving into complex, edible experiences. From mango sticky rice matcha to gaming-inspired sea salt ice cream foams, baristas are ditching basic iced lattes for textured, dessert-driven rituals that prioritize vibrant sensory play. In This Article Dessert flavors meet cold extractionEffervescence and unexpected textures Let's talk about how seasonal shifts drive menu innovation. When the temperature climbs, the standard iced latte often isn't enough to satisfy a curious palate. This season, Barista Magazine readers are pushing boundaries by blending dessert profiles with traditional caffeine rituals, moving far beyond…
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Cold pulling espresso yields surprisingly smooth iced results

Cold pulling espresso yields surprisingly smooth iced results

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Skip the boiler and use high pressure to pull espresso shots with nothing but cold tap water. By tightening your grind and ratio, you can bypass thermal energy to unlock a velvety, concentrated sweetness that resists typical dilution. In This Article The mechanics of cold extractionTexture and flavor profiles Forget everything you know about thermal stability. While we usually obsess over temperature precision, there is a compelling case to be made for skipping the heat entirely. Using a manual lever device like the Leverpresso, it is possible to bypass the boiler and pull…
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