Cold Brew Academy

Private label cold brew coffee – things to know when building your coffee business

16 January 2025
Hardtank Nitro private label cold brew coffee in sky
  • Private label cold brew coffee is a great service to use as you begin your coffee business journey.
  • By leveraging expertise and experience, you're sure to offer better, safer products to your consumers.
  • We interviewed Maya Zuniga PhD. and VP of food and beverage innovation at Treatt

RTD nitro coffee is the tip of the iceberg: there’s so much more

9 January 2025
RTD nitro coffee from Hardtank
  • Serving RTD nitro coffee helps coffee businesses leverage cold brew's inherent versatility.
  • Adding greater depth and variation to your offerings is sure to appeal to a broader, younger audience.
  • We interviewed Paolo Abiog, coffee business consultant at Visasq Coleman, to learn more.

Top features to look for in a commercial cold brew machine

7 January 2025
Baby Hardtank commercial cold brew machine
  • Commercial cold brew machines lead the charge in innovation and efficiency.
  • Preparing cold brew more quickly, more safely, and with greater consistency is a game-changer for modern coffee businesses.
  • We interviewed Amy Voeten, customer service manager at Alternative Brewing, to learn more.

How coffee roasters should leverage fast cold brew coffee makers

2 January 2025
Onyx Coffee with a Hardtank fast cold brew coffee maker
  • Fast cold brew coffee makers have transformed the production of cold brew.
  • A traditionally time-consuming process is now quicker, more efficient, and safer.
  • We interviewed Greg Dawson, co-founder of The Egg Consultancy, to learn more.

Commercial cold brew coffee makers are crucial to high-volume cafés: here’s why

26 December 2024
Baby Hardtank commercial cold brew coffee maker
  • Commercial cold brew coffee makers offer busy cafes extra peace of mind, with fast, consistent, and safe cold brew coffee.
  • They come in different shapes and sizes, satisfying different needs, so which should you choose?
  • We interviewed Ben Rowe, director at Harmony Coffee, to learn more.

RTD nitro cold brew: exploring different flavour variations

19 December 2024
Hardtank's range of RTD nitro cold brew cans
  • RTD nitro cold brew is capitalising on the global growth of the general cold coffee sector.
  • With it's endless customisability, innovative flavour combinations, and creamy, indulgent mouthfeel, it presents coffee brands with exciting innovation opportunities.
  • We interviewed Alex Eales, new product executive at Vida E Caffè, to learn more.

Why private label cold brew coffee minimises risk for new product launches

17 December 2024
Vegan private label cold brew coffee by Hardtank
  • New product launches are inherently risky – new production lines must be built, new markets must be tested, and capital is put on the line.
  • By partnering with a private label cold brew coffee partner, coffee brands can mitigate these risks and work with more speed and greater flexibility.
  • We interviewed Gys Steyn Le Roux, marketing manager at Vida E Caffè, to learn more.

Commercial cold brew machines come in all shapes and sizes – which one should you choose?

12 December 2024
Hardtank commercial cold brew machine at Coffeina
  • How should you determine which is the best commercial cold brew machine for your business?
  • Your capacity or volume requirements, available working space, and menu variety are all important factors to consider before choosing.
  • We interviewed Surine Viljoen, managing director at Tribeca Coffee, to learn more.

How fast cold brew coffee makers are helping coffee businesses

10 December 2024
Baby Hardtank fast cold brew coffee maker
  • Traditionally, preparing high-quality cold brew has been a time- and resource-intensive task.
  • Fast cold brew coffee makers leverage new technology to prepare beverages faster, improving workflow agility and cutting costs.
  • We interviewed Patrick O'Malley, owner of Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters, to learn more.

Why white label cold brew is a smart option for coffee brands

5 December 2024
White label cold brew by Hardtank with nitro infusion
  • White label cold brew helps businesses that lack the manufacturing resources or experience bring innovative products to market under their own brand name.
  • Coffee businesses that offer a varied and innovative product line up will appeal better to younger consumers.
  • We interviewed Randy Anderson, chief percolation officer at Cold Percolation, Inc. to learn more about why white label is a smart choice for many coffee brands.