When it comes to essential beverages, coffee ranks right up there with water in the American consciousness. That means we’re always looking for new ways to enjoy it, and make an everyday experience more personal or special. Maybe it’s no surprise then that cold brew coffee has been exploding across both retail and foodservice channels.

Specialty Drink of the Month:

Lavender Vanilla Cold Brew

When putting together a featured recipe for cold brew, vanilla is a natural go-to and the #1 flavor pairing on menus today. Adding one other flavor element can add significant interest and differentiate your offering. In this example, we’re taking advantage of the “functional foods” trend and consumers’ search for calm and stress relief. Lavender is widely known for these benefits, and it’s easy to add to the drink with a pre-made lavender syrup and even a touch of fresh lavender for garnish. As lavender is also in season in late spring and early summer, guests will be seeing it elsewhere too.

We recommend Segafredo Zanetti^® Brilliante^® blend for an ultra-smooth cold brew, due to its light roast and unique coffee components.

For more cold brew drink ideas and recipes, click here.

Learn about exciting menu innovations and attracting customers with out of home coffee in our article from FSR Magazine’s May issue, “Creating Differentiation with Coffee.”

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With vaccines in wide distribution and the end in sight for consumers and foodservice operators alike, we are starting to see what trends and habits will stay with us. One we’re watching is functional foods and beverages, especially around immunity.

Specialty Drink of the Month:

Caramel Turmeric Cold Brew

Turmeric is a superstar of functional ingredient world, especially when it comes to giving the immune system a boost. It’s now the top selling herbal ingredient in the natural space! Turmeric has a naturally warm spicy profile with some bitter notes, and is best paired with a little sweetness like the caramel, which brings a creamy sweetness. Caramel is also one of the top flavors in coffee-based beverages, so it’s a winner in any pairing – and especially when introducing a less-familiar flavor like turmeric. The cold brew itself is mild, so it will take on these flavors beautifully. If you wanted to up the antioxidant and immunity profile even more, try adding a touch of ginger or cinnamon to the mix.

For more cold brew drink ideas and recipes, click here.

When it comes to essential beverages, coffee ranks right up there with water in the American consciousness. That means we’re always looking for new ways to enjoy it, and make an everyday experience more personal or special. Maybe it’s no surprise then that cold brew coffee has been exploding across both retail and foodservice channels.

Specialty Drink of the Month:

Lavender Vanilla Cold Brew

When putting together a featured recipe for cold brew, vanilla is a natural go-to and the #1 flavor pairing on menus today. Adding one other flavor element can add significant interest and differentiate your offering. In this example, we’re taking advantage of the “functional foods” trend and consumers’ search for calm and stress relief. Lavender is widely known for these benefits, and it’s easy to add to the drink with a pre-made lavender syrup and even a touch of fresh lavender for garnish. As lavender is also in season in late spring and early summer, guests will be seeing it elsewhere too.

We recommend Segafredo Zanetti^® Brilliante^® blend for an ultra-smooth cold brew, due to its light roast and unique coffee components.

For more cold brew drink ideas and recipes, click here.

The rush of consumers back to cafes and restaurants has been a welcome sight this summer. One key to keeping that traffic coming back is with a little bit of innovation. With 35% of consumers looking to try new flavors in their coffee, it pays to stay current with what’s new and trending, mixing in new offerings with tried-and-true favorites.

Citrus and Chocolate lead the way

According to trendwatcher Technomic, these are the top 5 fastest-growing flavors paired with coffee. It might not be a surprise to see perennial favorite chocolate make the list in both mint and dark chocolate varieties. But orange – a flavor we called out last month for its immunity credentials – might be a surprise in the #1 spot.

Flavor In Action

Ginger Orange Cold Brew

This cold brew tonic is a deliciously clever way to combine the trending flavors of orange and ginger (another immunity star) in a refreshing summer tonic. Go all in with the hand-crafted version, or speed-scratch with prepared syrups, it’s a sure-fire winner either way.

For more cold brew drink ideas and recipes, click here.

When it comes to essential beverages, coffee ranks right up there with water in the American consciousness. But America’s coffee habits have shifted, with more hot coffee being made at home and specialty coffee drinks and cold coffee beverages ticking up in foodservice. Maybe it’s no surprise then that cold brew coffee has been exploding across both retail and foodservice channels.

There are lots of signs that even more growth lies ahead for this “young” trend. First, consumers of millennial age and younger have the highest preference for cold brew*, so more fans are likely to join the ranks even as the current ones age up. (*Source: National Coffee Association) Plus, there’s lots of room to grow – cold brew is only on 10.2% of foodservice menus today. ¹

56% of all consumers and 67% of remote workers agree that foodservice quality drinks can’t be replicated at home ³

“The future of coffee and tea is cold.”

Add it up, and it’s no surprise that analysts predict the global cold brew market will grow by 25% compound annual growth rate through 2025. ⁴

We recommend Segafredo Zanetti^® Brilliante^® blend for an ultra-smooth cold brew, due to its light roast and unique coffee components. For more on cold brew solutions for foodservice, visit our site here.

Specialty Drink of the Month:

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

‘Tis the season! Yes, it starts earlier every year as pumpkin-flavored food and drink hits menus across the nation. But there’s a reason – consumers “fall” for these seasonal specials every year. This Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is a new twist on the popular seasonal flavor, and perfect for now when the weather is still warm in many parts of the country. The same hints of pumpkin pie and caramel sweetness, but in a cool and refreshing format, and very easy for operations.

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In the next issue, we’ll share more on fall-season coffee LTOs – beyond pumpkin. 🎃

Operations Notes:

Recommended Blend: Our Brilliante^® blend for an ultra-smooth cold brew experience. Brew it yourself with our Handcrafted Cold Brew kit or get it Ready-to-Drink with our new 2-gallon bag-in-box cold brew package designed for foodservice.

For a quick primer on how to incorporate cold brew into your operation, click here.

For more cold brew drink ideas and recipes, click here.

We are excited to announce our article in FSR Magazine’s January issue! It highlights our Care In Your Cup^TM (CIYC) initiative, supporting community wellness worldwide.

CIYC was started because, as a company, we believe it is our responsibility as a business to contribute to the wellness of our planet and give back to the communities where we work and live.

A portion of our coffee proceeds go towards the Zanetti Foundation, a family-run, non-profit organization founded to aid children in need since 2006.

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Stay ahead of the curve.
Cold is the future of coffee! Cold coffee beverages are already a dominant share of Starbucks’ total beverage sales, at 74%. Innovation around cold coffee and cold brew is driving the business for major players in the coffee category, and the key to traffic and sales.

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Diversify your dayparts.
More remote work means more demand for coffee outside of typical morning hours, and coffee drinks are seen as an “affordable treat” by 72% of remote workers.

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Build sales volume with a high-value offering.
62% of remote workers say it’s “worth paying more” for cold brew over iced coffee – providing a valuable opportunity to boost your margins with a consistent, low-labor item.

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Invest in your future customer.
Younger demographics like Gen Z and Millennials are the driving force for cold brew. Winning their business and loyalty now earns you dividends into the future as their buying power increases.

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Easy innovation to differentiate your concept.
With a mild, smooth flavor profile, cold brew makes a great platform for innovation. Go sweet, bold and indulgent for younger customers, and lean into functional trends like matcha or golden milk for Gen X and Millennials. Plant-based milks are a great match for cold brew too, from oat to almond and coconut.

Specialty Drink of the Month:

Blondie Brownie Cold Brew

Since Cold Brew drinks tend to be purchased as afternoon “treats,” leaning into playful indulgence is always a smart move. This simple build scores captures the comfort-food appeal of a classic blondie, with caramel and butter notes and white chocolate sweetness. Stir it together in front of the guest for a bit of showmanship, or pre-batch it for speed of service.

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Operations Notes:

Subbing in oat milk makes an excellent dairy-free version, and coconut cream or coconut milk would be delicious, too.

Recommended Blend: As with all our cold brew recipes, we recommend our Brilliante^® blend for an ultra-smooth cold brew experience. Brew it yourself or get it RTD in our 2-gallon bag-in-box.

For a quick primer on how to incorporate cold brew into your operation, click here.

For more cold brew drink ideas and recipes, click here.