Across the three days, attendees gained hands-on practical skills and coffee knowledge during over 27 workshops and 64 lectures. 280 individuals participated in the Green Coffee Buyers and Sellers Program looking to begin long-term relationships.

The 2023 Best New Product Competition recognised six new products at the Expo in six different categories, judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry. The SCA awarded the following product and companies during the event:

• Coffee Accessories – Ion Beam by Acaia
• Commercial Coffee Preparation and Serving – Latte Art Factory Bar Pro by Latte Art Factory
• Consumer Coffee Preparation and Serving – The Barista Touch Impress by Breville
• Open Class – Redefined by Rarebird, Inc
• Specialty Coffee Beverage Additive – Puremade Toasted Black Sesame Syrup by Torani
• Specialty Non-Coffee Beverage Standalone – Ginger Spice Chai Concentrate by Art of Tea

The Coffee Design Awards, also awarded at Expo, recognised three companies for their ingenuity, style, and character in three categories:

• Branding – Dear Francis
• Packaging – Stereoscope
• Spaces – The Boy & The Bear

2023 US Coffee Championships
The 2023 US Coffee Championships featured six competitions across three days. The six new US Coffee Champions will represent the United States in the World Coffee Championships taking place in Athens, Greece and Taipei, Taiwan later this year:

• US Barista Champion: Isaiah Sheese, Archetype Coffee
• US Brewers Cup Champion: Wenbo Yang, Artly Coffee
• US Coffee in Good Spirits Champion: Sam Schroeder, Olympia Coffee
• US Cup Tasters Champion: Jake Donaghy, Olympia Coffee Roasting
• US Roasting Champion: Andrew Coe, Elevator Coffee
• US Latte Art Champion: Piyapat Lapteerawut, Coffee Project NY

The Specialty Coffee Expo will head to Chicago Illinois in 2024, taking place 12-14 April at McCormick Place. The SCA announced that 54% of the show floor for the 2024 Expo has already sold out.

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The “As Seen on Pure Leaf” in-faux-mercial turns the classic infomercial on its head, by rejecting the overly-polished format. Viewers are directed to visit www.GetSubtlySweet.com until 8 May to enter for a chance to win a free bottle of Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Tea. A further 260 viewers could win a “Subtly Sweet Suggester” – a miniature Pure Leaf Subtly Sweet Iced Tea bottle that, when gently shaken, will reveal subtly sweet sayings to help you navigate your daily “nos,” says the company.

To view the in-faux-mercial click here, which will also air on Coco’s TikTok channel, @CocoJones and on the Peacock Streaming Service.

“Working with Pure Leaf on the ‘Subtly Sweet Hotline’ last year was both incredibly fun and fulfilling,” said Coco Jones. “I can’t wait for our fans to see this year’s twist on the subtly sweet ‘no’ – and I hope it will, once again, help people to build boundaries with a new sense of confidence. This pressure to always respond to others with sweetness – even when it doesn’t feel right – makes it tricky to prioritise our own needs and wants in life. I’m excited for ‘As Seen on Pure Leaf’ to help change that narrative and offer a balance between being sweet and staying true to ourselves.”

“Coco’s infectious personality and natural aura of confidence made her the perfect in-faux-mercial host for ‘As Seen on Pure Leaf,’” said Julie Raheja-Perera, general manager, North America, Pepsi Lipton Partnership. “The tongue-in-cheek in-faux-mercial style of this spot is the perfect platform to promote our real brewed Subtly Sweet line of Lower Sugar Iced Teas. It can be hard to say ‘no’ in the face of pressure to be extra sweet – in tea and in life. With this campaign, we hope to help individuals find the confidence to say ‘no’ with fun, subtly sweet ways to communicate that message.”

Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Teas launched under the umbrella of Pure Leaf’s ongoing “No is Beautiful” platform in 2022, which highlights Pure Leaf’s commitment to saying “no” both in tea and in life. Pure Leaf’s tea masters brew the Lower Sugar Iced Teas using tea leaves picked at their freshest. Each 18.5 fl. oz bottle of Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Tea contains 20 calories and comes in three flavours — Subtly Sweet, Subtly Sweet Peach and Subtly Sweet Lemon. To learn more about Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Tea and the “Subtly Sweet Suggester,” follow @PureLeaf on social.

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Available exclusively on TopoftheMorninCoffee.com, McLoughlin delivers his hallmark positivity to homes worldwide via delicious and sustainably-sourced coffees (roasted in the USA), hot chocolates and teas. Through vibrant branding, each product introduces a new element to McLoughlin’s fictional world of “Planet Positivity,” featuring various characters associated with the brand (including the brand’s frontman – aptly named “Sonny”), all of whom add a touch of fun, humour and unique charm to the world of specialty coffee.

These products are also promoting youth mental health in the process, as 1% of all sales on TopoftheMorninCoffee.com will go directly to the Crisis Text Line.

“Having a good cup of coffee in the morning always sets the tone for my day,” McLoughlin says. “With Top of the Mornin’, my goal was to make delicious coffee a good time as well — take out the stuffiness associated with a solid cup of Joe and make the experience as fun as it is tasty. We’ve totally revamped our branding to be bright and positive, while also using Top of the Mornin’ as an opportunity to help others in need through the Crisis Text Line — an organisation I’m extremely passionate about, which spotlights youth mental health. Now, the brand combines three of my favourite things — coffee, positivity and philanthropy — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“We are truly grateful to Jacksepticeye for being a longtime supporter of Crisis Text Line and for continuing to be a huge champion of our mission – promoting mental well-being for people wherever they are,” said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line. “We are excited about Top of the Mornin’ coffee’s rebrand — creating an upbeat, fun, inclusive and positive experience for all. It is truly heartwarming for us to know that 1% of every bag of coffee purchased will help train our volunteer Crisis Counselors and keep our service free and accessible to every texter who reaches out in their moments of need.”

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Like Saint James Tea’s existing beverages, Blood Orange & Hibiscus Organic Black Tea is a healthy beverage option that boasts minimal environmental impact. Saint James Tea uses Tetra Paks created with low carbon materials and made of 70% paper from responsibly managed forests. The packaging also eliminates exposure to air and light, which gives the preservative-free tea a shelf life of up to 24 months, while keeping the product fresh for as long as possible.

The Blood Orange & Hibiscus Organic Black Tea joins Saint James Tea’s four existing green tea flavours, Original Green Tea, Passion Fruit & Peach, Blueberry & Raspberry, and Pineapple & Mango.

Saint James Tea is available for purchase online and at select retailers.

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Danger Coffee was created by the ‘Father of Biohacking’ and coffee connoisseur Dave Asprey (known for Bulletproof and the infamous ‘butter coffee’ trend). It is specially formulated through an innovative patent-pending process to replenish your body of minerals it desperately needs.

Danger Coffee Dark Roast has all the benefits of added micro-nutrients and electrolytes of its original medium roast, but with the rich and velvety flavours of baker’s chocolate, nougat, molasses, and smoky oak.

Perfect for espresso, lattes, cold brew, and anytime a richer tasting blend is desired, Danger Coffee Dark Roast is available in whole bean and ground for USD $24.95 per bag at Dangercoffee.com. Subscription options are also available for a lower cost.

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Chamberlain Coffee is only available in single-serve Chamberlain Steeped Coffee Bags, brewed similar to tea, which are made using compostable and renewable materials, making every cup eco-friendly. Chamberlain said: “I’ve never had an efficient way to bring coffee around with me while traveling or an efficient way to make coffee at home that was actually really really good.”

When searching for the perfect solution, Emma approached Los Angeles based Bixby Roasting Co, to collaborate on a unique roast profile in innovative new packaging. Chamberlain’s goal was to simply share a single serving of freshly roasted specialty coffee that is delicious, easy, and guilt-free with her fans. She wanted no machines, pods, or extra plastic packaging.

Emma and Bixby turned to Santa Cruz-based startup Steeped Coffee and its proprietary brewing method to deliver a simple consistent barista-approved cup. Every single-serving Steeped Coffee Bag is crafted for quality, convenience, and sustainability.

“My goal with this was to give everyone a way to make coffee easily that actually tastes good,” says Emma. “I am super excited that I was able to create this product.”

Each Chamberlain Steeped Coffee Bag is pre-ground, pre-dosed, and nitro-sealed for freshness using a blend of 100% specialty, sustainably grown coffees from Colombia, Guatemala, and Nicaragua that are hand-roasted in small batches at Bixby’s L.A. headquarters. The result is a rich and smooth cup with hints of chocolate and cherry.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this collaboration,” says Bixby founder and CEO, Remington Hotchkis. “Partnering with the innovative team at Steeped producing the perfect single-serve coffee and someone as dynamic and forward-thinking as Emma is a dream come true.”

About Emma Chamberlain

Emma began creating content on YouTube last year and has gained over 8.5 million subscribers and 950 million views to date. Time Magazine included Chamberlain in their 2019 list of The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet as well as the Time Magazine 100 Next List. The New York Times wrote “Emma Chamberlain, 18, is the funniest person on YouTube,” W Magazine wrote that she is “the most interesting girl on YouTube.”

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc., based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped Coffee provides the new standard single-serve method that combines both convenience and quality all within Guilt-Free Packaging. The proprietary Steeped Brewing Method delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within the Steeped Full Immersion Filters. For more information. visit www.steepedcoffee.com.

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Featuring two flavours, Original and Vanilla, Pepsi Café has nearly double the amount of caffeine than a regular Pepsi cola and is available in 12oz slim cans.

“We know that the consumers today are looking for products that meet the needs of energy, indulgence, and refreshment during that afternoon pick-me-up occasion. At Pepsi, we’ve known the potential of blending cola and coffee for years and after striking the perfect balance, we cannot wait to introduce Pepsi Café to the US next year,” said Todd Kaplan, vice president of marketing, Pepsi.

“We are confident that cola fans, iced coffee drinkers and anyone in need of an extra caffeine boost will love the unexpected flavour medley of roasted coffee infused into the refreshing, crisp flavour of Pepsi.”

Pepsi Café is not the brand’s first time launching in the cola and coffee space. Pepsi was one of the first beverage brands to enter the category in 1996 with the launch of Pepsi Kona, a coffee-flavoured Pepsi variety, however it wasn’t successful.

Pepsi Café Original is for those who enjoy their regular cup of joe, but also love the sweeter caramel undertones of a Pepsi cola. Pepsi designed its Pepsi Café Vanilla to be a sweeter and creamier beverage, providing consumers with a new and refreshing twist on the indulgent vanilla flavour.

Pepsi Café Original and Pepsi Café Vanilla will be available at all major national retailers beginning in April 2020.

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The range includes:

• Simply Nana Mint Black Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Green Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Herbal Lemon Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Herbal Ginger Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Herbal Chamomile Tea

In addition, Wissotzky is providing multi-tiered support to drive the Nana Tea revolution. Promotions include digital advertising, shopper marketing, social media, influencer marketing, demos, and a presence on Amazon.

Family-owned since 1849, Wissotzky is beloved throughout the world for its superior blends of the highest quality teas and infusions. Every bag of Wissotzky Tea contains 100% natural tea and hand-selected herbs and spices for a full-bodied, GMO-free, certified kosher tea drinking experience.

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Roasted at 232°C – the same temperature as the barley used to brew Guinness – the coffee has notes of fruit and nut chocolate with a rich mouthfeel and a long-lasting distinguished chocolate finish almost identical to Guinness in appearance. 232 Brew contains no alcohol.

The delicious blend will be available at selected venues across the country including Flat Iron Square (London), Oasthouse (Manchester) and Brigadiers (London).

Brad Barritt, Tiki Tonga co-founder said: “Coffee is a key ingredient to a rugby lifestyle – starting us off pre-training with an espresso and through a flat white post-tough session and more – and for me, it’s a key way to unwind and connect with friends. Through 232 Brew, we want to encourage people to get together to watch rugby and bring the team spirit.”

Niall McKee, Head of Guinness Stout Europe said: “The next six weeks are set to be some of the most exciting weeks of the year for fans of rugby, but we know that for many the early morning starts are far from ideal. That’s why we’ve partnered with Brad and the team at Tiki Tonga to create the ultimate coffee. We want to be there with rugby’s biggest fans for those early morning starts – bringing belief and team spirit.”

For more information visit: https://www.tikitonga.co.uk/

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A “bold, seductive blend with an uplifting Kombucha fizz”, the new flavour is made with Equinox’s specially made coffee Kombucha culture and Arabica Coffee beans in a 250ml slimline can.

Filled with the same benefits as traditional Kombucha, it also gives a natural re-energising coffee lift that is lower in caffeine than normal coffee.

Equinox Organic Kombucha, based in Hebden Bridge, UK, is available at www.equinoxkombucha.com Espresso Coffee is priced at £1.60 (can only). Certain flavours are currently stocked in Waitrose, Whole Foods and Planet Organic.

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Like the rest of its espresso capsule offerings, Decaffeinato Ristretto is compatible with Nespresso Original machines. This intensity 9 offering delivers a touch of chocolatey truffle with crushed spice, rich fruit, and all the bold espresso smoothness without the caffeine.

The new decaf capsule rounds out the portfolio of existing caffeinated blends: Ricchezza (strength-8), Crema Scura (9), Ristretto (10), and Nerissimo (11).

Peet’s Espresso capsules let coffee connoisseurs enjoy the complexity of Peet’s signature dark espresso at the touch of a button. In less than a minute—at home or the office—anyone can savor a perfectly pulled, beautiful tasting espresso.

Peet’s espresso blends come in aluminum capsules sold in a 10-count box with a suggested retail price of $7.99, available at major mass and grocery stores, online outlets, and at Peet’s coffeebars.

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The Nescafé Gold lattes are reportedly the world’s first plant-based soluble coffees mixes and are available exclusively from Tesco until February 2020, after which they will also be available in other retailers across the UK.

This latest coffee innovation from Nestlé will help meet the growing consumer demand for plant-based and non-dairy in the UK.

Neil Stephens, head of the Nescafé business in the UK and Ireland, said: “Our new Nescafé Gold frothy coffees bring the plant-based latte trend out of the coffee shop and into the home. The three delicious flavours, oat, almond and coconut are vegan friendly.

“Nescafé is the world’s favourite coffee, but we do not take our position for granted. We are quick to spot and embrace fast moving coffee trends and tastes in this highly competitive and innovative market. Our new plant based vegan latte mixes are the latest in a long list of innovations to bring new and exciting sensory experiences to our loyal Nescafé consumers.”

The plant-based lattes are being launched first in the UK and Ireland before being rolled out in several markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America and Oceania.

The new vegan lattes will complement the existing range of 17 Nescafé Gold frothy coffees.

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Bottleshot is available exclusively in Soho House locations across the UK, and will also be available for purchase on Amazon, as well as their website.

Drinking director of Soho House Group, Tom Kerr said: “Cold brew is an exciting time in the coffee category right now and Bottleshot is the most unique out there. Its bold, sweet, and nutty flavour creates the perfect balance for an intense caffeine hit.”

Originally from New Orleans, the birthplace of cold brew coffee, Bottleshot’s founder and CEO, Annie Mitchell, drank cold brew regularly. When moving to the UK a few years ago, Annie failed to see much cold brew choice in retailers, which led to her creation of Bottleshot.

Over the past several years, cold brew has grown 580% in the US, and UK operators remain optimistic for the potential of the UK iced beverage market to mirror the US.

Not to be confused with iced coffee which is simply “hot” coffee poured over ice, Bottleshot steep premium, ethically sourced Arabica beans in cold water for 18 hours mixed afterwards with a dash of chicory. Each can of Bottleshot contains the equivalent of two shots of espresso, with an extra kick from the added chicory.

The eco-conscious brand aims to continue improving its environmental and social impact, as its cans are recyclable and its coffee beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified.

Mitchell said: “Cold brew was always in our home growing up – so much so, I didn’t realise it wasn’t the norm. Then later when I moved to London I kept hearing about cold brew exploding in the States outside of New Orleans. I was frankly just jealous this was happening when I, cold brew’s biggest fan, couldn’t find any decent cold brew in the UK. I ultimately decided to do something about it and worked tirelessly over the course of a year to create a delicious, strong, authentic tasting cold brew. This is cold brew done right!”

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Available now at Partners’ five New York City neighborhood cafés, select Union Market locations, and coming soon to East Coast Whole Foods locations, the cold brew cans are made with Partners’ signature Brooklyn Blend — crafted in their Brooklyn roasting facilities with notes of rich chocolate and sweet toffee.

The eye-catching cans feature Partners’ signature bright blue hues and are available as a single can (RRP $4.99) or as a 6-pack (RRP $15).

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The new cold brewed teas feature The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Scottish Breakfast black tea, which is steeped cold for five hours.

• Lightened Mixed Berry Cold Brew Tea: Brisk cold brewed tea mixed with real raspberries and blueberries.
• Lightened Blood Orange Cold Brew Tea: Cold brewed tea steeped and combined with real blood orange and mango flavors.

“We are thrilled to offer our customers two new crisp and refreshing fruit-infused options this summer,” said Nurit Raich, senior director of product innovation, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. “Bursting with flavor, not calories, our Lightened Cold Brew Iced Teas are the ideal summer refreshment with just a touch of sweetness.”

Both of the new beverages will be available through August 27 at participating locations.  For more information, please visit www.coffeebean.com.

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New products include four Chinese tea blends, Children’s Tea, Tulsi Turmeric Ginger, Citrus Cool Mint, two Earl Grey blends and three Cacao varieties.

The new range

The four new Chinese Teas capture the purity and earthiness of traditional Chinese tea gardens. Chun Mee Green, from the Jiangxi Province, is known for its eyebrow-like shape and acidic flavor. Imperial Yellow, from the Yunnan Province, balances the flavors of green and black tea resulting in a fresh, mellow, earthy flavor profile. Moonlight White, also from the Yunnan Province, is a white tea characterized by its curved, moon-like buds and carries a creamy, sweet flavor profile. Jade Oolong, from AnXi County in China’s southern Fujian province, is known for its delicate flavor with a floral finish.

Children’s Tea is an herbal, caffeine-free blend of rosy color and fruity essence. The tea is enhanced with organic dried honey crystals.

Citrus Cool Mint, employs floral and mint accents for a refreshing spring beverage. Tulsi Turmeric Ginger, is a natural mood-booster that helps reduce stress and anxiety, while the antioxidant-rich and natural anti-inflammatory turmeric spice helps support wellness.

“We’re in the season of rebirth, renewal and growth, and we want to provide a natural, refreshing way to bring balance into the everyday lifestyle,” said Davidson’s owner Kunall Patel.

This summer, Davidson’s also introduces Earl Grey Cream and Earl Grey Rose blends, lending a twist on a classic English beverage. Earl Grey Cream adds a hint of vanilla to the black and citrus-infused tea, resulting in a sweet and calming flavor; while Earl Grey Rose provides a fragrant and sophisticated flavor.

Davidson’s new Cacao Teas (released in October 2019) include rose, peppermint and vanilla varieties. Derived from the cacao bean, the new blends provide beneficial antioxidants without unhealthy additives.

Davidson’s Organics is a vertically integrated organic tea company that blends, packages and distributes all products internationally from its facility in Sparks, Nevada.

#LeaftoCup

Davidson’s is also looking to bring consumers on a #LeafToCup journey from family-owned tea farms in India, to its vertically integrated production headquarters in northern Nevada.

“We wanted to showcase how special the #LeafToCup process is, and bring our customers on a global tea journey,” said Patel. “It’s important to connect ancient tradition to western trends, highlighting the history, culture and passion behind every cup.”

Customers can view short, educational videos and photos of the #LeafToCup process by following @davidsonsteas on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Patel interviews international tea farmers from the world’s most prominent tea-growing regions, discusses the importance of organic and fair-trade practices and how the blending and production process works.

About Davidson’s Organics

Davidson’s organic teas are USDA Organic Certified, as well as Fair Trade Certified, and are therefore free of pesticides, dairy, GMOs and other non-permitted ingredients. Davidson’s has been committed to providing the freshest, purest teas for over forty years. Direct from family-owned tea gardens in India to their facility in Nevada, Davidson’s offers a wide variety of blends and traditional teas in tea bags, loose leaf and iced tea formats. Davidson’s is proud to share the benefit of drinking pure, organic teas from their own family tea gardens exclusively with the United States. Visit davidsonstea.com for more information about specialty teas, gifts and accessories.

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Costa Coffee RTD will launch in three variants – Classic Latte, Caramel Latte and Black Americano. The new range uses the same Mocha Italia Signature Blend coffee beans used in all Costa Coffee. Costa Coffee RTD is said to contain 30% less sugar than most other ready-to-drink coffees in Great Britain, with between 95 – 120 calories per 250ml can. The result provides consumers with an authentic coffee experience with a real caffeine hit, with each drink containing the equivalent of a double shot of espresso.

It is the first launch since Coca-Cola completed the acquisition of Costa Coffee in January 2019.

“Our teams at Coca-Cola and Costa Coffee have been working around-the-clock to make our shared vision of Costa Coffee ready-to-drink coffee a reality,” said Jennifer Mann, senior vice president and president of global ventures for Coca-Cola. “This demonstrates the power of our partnership. It combines the marketing expertise, global scale and distribution credentials of the Coca-Cola system with Costa Coffee’s expertise and capabilities in coffee. The result is a fantastic tasting, ready-to-drink coffee.”

Dominic Paul, CEO of Costa Coffee said: “Through this collaboration we’ve been able to work together to offer consumers the great taste of Costa Coffee in a can for the first time. We are committed to working together to give consumers more opportunities to enjoy the Costa Coffee they know and love, whenever they want, wherever they are. We’re really proud to have bought this product to market at such speed while still ensuring the range has proper coffee at its heart.”

As with all Costa Coffee, all the coffee beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified. The range will be sold in 250ml cans which are 100% recyclable.

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Design and brand manager Jo Billing said: “We have created a coffee to call our own that embodies our core values and one with a story that we are truly passionate about.”

Blue Apple worked in partnership with Bewley’s to produce the Fairtrade and organic Pip & Bean blend. It is slow roasted to a medium colour and is satisfyingly complex in flavour. Notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar and white grape are at the forefront of the profile, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity.

The blend features beans sourced from Comisuyl, a co-op of small coffee farmers in the village of Subirana in Honduras. It is Central America’s first working dry mill and the world’s first off grid coffee processing centre, powered 100% by renewable energy technology.

Brian Allanson, CEO at Blue Apple, said: “We are incredibly proud of Pip & Bean as it has been created 100% in-house – from tasting and developing the blend with Bewley’s to the branding you see today. A first-class coffee is one of the core pillars of our offering, and to get this absolutely right first time was critical. Having tasted a very good amount of it myself, I am convinced our customers will enjoy it as much as much as I do.”

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According to One Village Coffee president Andrea Hackman, BKON’s RAIN (Reverse Atmospheric Infusion) technology is helping them develop fresh, long-lasting packaged cold brew that meets the growing demands of both consumers and grocers alike.

“Our customers started asking for cold brew about a year ago,” Hackman said. “But we didn’t feel confident launching a product, as existing brewing methods resulted in a flavor profile that was short-lived and flat.

“Once we tested the RAIN brewing process, we immediately realized it was our solution,” Hackman said. “It was able to execute our vision for excellent flavor and shelf life that we couldn’t accomplish on our own. Now, we can focus on what we do best – roasting – while BKON handles the grinding and brewing.”

One Village Coffee is now delivering canned cold brew coffee to their retail partners with greater speed and volume, backed by the assurance that consumers can finally experience a fresh taste months after production.

According to BKON, this growth and product expansion is precisely what RAIN was intended to offer beverage producers. “RAIN is helping beverage makers enter new markets, grow their businesses, and redefine what high-quality really means,” said Dean Vastardis, co-founder at BKON. “One Village Coffee has been an excellent partner, and we’re excited for retailers and consumers to have access to cafe-quality cold brew any time and in larger quantities.”

While other cold brew methods rely on suspending coffee particles in water, BKON’s RAIN technology uses an advanced process to extract every succulent note. First, a vacuum removes the gases from the ingredient’s structure. Water is then infused into the empty spaces, where it absorbs the flavors and aromas contained in the ingredients. By controlling the strength, duration and frequency of vacuum cycles, RAIN extracts far more flavor than traditional brewing methods.

“BKON has been an amazing team to work with – the value they deliver through their technology and beverage crafting experience has helped us determine the best path forward,” Hackman concluded. “Having a responsive, knowledgeable partner makes all the difference when launching a new product.”

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The range includes three light and refreshing flavours: lychee & rose, cucumber & apple and lemon, lime & ginger.

Simply pop one in a water bottle and that’s it. No waiting for the kettle to boil, no added sugar, and no sickly syrups.

Louise, teapigs tea taster said: “Our brand new seasonal range of cold brew tea temples are perfect for your water bottle, for summer parties or for serving in your café. Each blend is naturally caffeine-free and made from natural ingredients – we can’t wait for you to give them a try.”

The new infusions will launch online at teapigs.co.uk on the 3 June, priced at £3.95 for 10 tea temples per pack.

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