If you’ve ever considered offering coffee on tap, now is the time to invest in a nitro coffee dispenser. Thanks to Gen Z drinkers, cold coffee sales are through the roof: in 2023, Starbucks reported that nearly 75% of all drinks they sell are cold. Now more than ever, coffee drinkers are looking for novel and fun ways to enjoy their coffee, and a cold brew coffee dispenser can offer just that.

Even if you’re working in a small area or have limited counter space, we offer a number of different nitro coffee dispensers and systems to accommodate all needs. Whether you’re looking for options that work on mobile trucks, like a motorless coffee tank where you can infuse nitrogen directly into the keg, or all-in-one systems, having the tools to offer nitro on tap can unlock an entirely new — and growing — revenue stream.

How A Nitro Coffee Dispenser Works

A nitro coffee dispenser is any tool or system that infuses nitrogen gas into liquids. Most people associate nitrogen with Guinness, but any beer — or coffee — can be infused with nitrogen. Cocktails and other beverages can also work on a nitro tap.

Although there are a variety of cold brew dispensing systems, a nitro dispensing system works by injecting nitrogen into liquid under high pressure.

The tools needed to make this happen depend on spacing needs and what you have on hand already: it might simply involve getting another keg specifically for coffee and nitro, adding an in-line infuser that infuses nitrogen at the moment of pour from a tap, getting an all-in-one contained system, or infusing a specially-designed keg directly with nitrogen that can travel and be dispensed in mobile settings.

Nitrogen creates smaller bubbles than regular carbonation, which creates a smooth, velvety texture. Coffees infused with nitrogen have a foamy “head” like you might see with beer and are noted for their distinct sweetness and texture.

Nitro Coffee Dispensers Offer Product Differentiation, Boost Sales, Increase Margins

Most businesses have coffee on their menus, and many have even added cold brew options. Integrating a nitro coffee dispenser into your current hot or cold brew coffee dispenser or system can draw in new customers and allow you to offer premium options to guests. Here’s how a nitro coffee dispenser can make a positive impact on business:

• Differentiation: Despite the popularity of cold drinks, nitro is still niche and exciting. Customers are still making special visits to places with coffee on tap, so adding a cold brew coffee dispenser with nitro capabilities can draw in new customers and make your business a destination for coffee lovers. 

Nitro is also visually stunning, creating a social media-worthy moment for guests to share: you can’t pay for the marketing a viral post or video can generate for a business.

• Boost sales: Nitro coffee often has a higher price point than regular cold brew (anywhere from $.50 to $2 more than the standard cold brew), and many businesses are experimenting with ways to customize nitro drinks with options like flavors and cold foam. A nitro coffee dispenser doesn’t just give businesses one new drink; it can open the door to hundreds.
• Increase margins: Along with the potential to sell drinks at a higher price point, a nitro coffee dispenser is quick and seamless: all an employee has to do is pour and serve, streamlining operations and moving customers through a line quickly. 

Cold brew, which is used as the base for nitro coffee, also has a longer shelf life than hot brewed coffee, which needs to be thrown away every few hours. Cold brew can stay fresh for days, eliminating waste and allowing businesses to make coffee in batches to save time.

Types of Nitro and Cold Brew Coffee Dispenser Systems

Although they may seem daunting, a nitro or cold brew coffee dispensing system can work for any business. We already outlined some of the nitro and cold brew coffee dispensers we offer at Foxx Equipment — our variety of equipment options reflects just how easy a nitro coffee dispenser is to add to your workflow and business.

Learn more about all our cold brew and nitro coffee dispensers, from complete solutions that can plug and play immediately to parts and tools that connect to existing tap systems to solutions for trucks and mobile operations.