Functional & Wellness Beverages

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A roaster preparing the best coffee for cold brew next to a Hardtank machine.

June 17, 2025 • 9 min read

Best coffee for cold brew: Why equipment might matter more than you think

The type of coffee you choose for cold brew can alter its flavour notes. However, the equipment you use to make cold brew, and other...

A coffee roaster preparing cold brew in an article on the cold brew extraction time.

June 12, 2025 • 8 min read

How to speed up cold brew extraction time at your business

The cold brew extraction time is traditionally long, but modern equipment can speed it up. Using new agitation technology, you can meet customer demand quickly...

A cluster of canned RTD drinks made from drink product development.

June 10, 2025 • 8 min read

How RTD drink product development works: From custom formulations to private label solutions

RTD drink product development requires a number of considerations before deciding on your approach. You should determine whether to work with a private label manufacturer...

One of Hardtank's private label energy drinls.

May 20, 2025 • 7 min read

Should you buy clean private label energy drinks for your brand?

Clean energy drinks derive energy from natural sources such as green tea and unroasted coffee beans. Private label energy drinks help businesses appeal to this...

A range of private label functional drinks from Hardtank.

May 15, 2025 • 7 min read

Private label functional drinks in 2025: Why they’re booming (and how to launch yours)

Functional drinks are more in-demand than ever as consumers lead healthy lifestyles. Sourcing private label functional drinks helps businesses save money on production costs. We...

May 13, 2025 • 8 min read

How long can cold brew coffee last?

Cold brew coffee is increasingly popular, but its low acidity makes it susceptible to microbial activity. Cold brew coffee lasts for less than 24 hours...

Glass with cold tea brewed with a Hardtank commercial cold brew machine.

April 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Is a commercial cold brew machine useful to bars?

The best cold brew coffee machines are not just for morning coffee service. Leveraging new technology and equipment can help bar owners transform their evening...

March 27, 2025 • 6 min read

Gen Alpha: what kind of coffee will they want?

Gen Alpha are entering the global marketplace and putting their own stamp on coffee culture. As the purchasing power of younger people grows, coffee brands...

March 25, 2025 • 5 min read

Caffeine plus: functional cold brew coffee, adaptogens, and nootropics

Functional cold brew coffee is set to grow as the beverage market transforms. Adaptogens, nootropics, and other performance-enhancing additives are changing the functionality of coffee...

Nitro cold brew vs cold brew at Hardtank

March 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Nitro cold brew vs cold brew: what are the differences?

Cold coffee is popular, especially with younger audiences who value convenient, high-quality caffeine fixes for their busy lives. A considerable debate is emerging: nitro cold...

Private label cold brew can coffee from Hardtank

March 4, 2025 • 5 min read

Private label cold brew can coffee: Gen Z’s favourite

Private label cold brew can coffee is an ideal way for coffee companies to appeal to Gen Z'ers. Younger consumers want novel, innovative and varied...

Two young women supporting the RTD coffee market

February 27, 2025 • 6 min read

RTD coffee market trends for 2025

The RTD coffee market is set to continue strong growth into 2025. Availability, sustainability, and greater product variety will all contribute to performance. We interviewed...