What is cloud brew coffee?

Cloud brew coffee can refer to two different drinks: Dalgona cloud coffee (whipped instant coffee foam) or nitro cold brew (nitrogen-infused coffee with cascading foam).

Which tastes better, cloud coffee or nitro cold brew?

It depends on preference: cloud coffee is sweet and intense, while nitro cold brew is smooth and rich. Cloud coffee is more like a dessert, nitro is more like premium coffee

Is cloud brew the same as cloud coffee?

Not exactly. Cloud coffee usually refers to Dalgona (whipped coffee), while cloud brew can refer to either Dalgona or nitro cold brew, depending on context

Which tastes better, cloud coffee or nitro cold brew?

t depends on preference: cloud coffee is sweet and intense, while nitro cold brew is smooth and rich. Cloud coffee is more like a dessert, nitro is more like premium coffee

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Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp instant coffee
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp hot water
Milk of choice for serving

Instructions

In a bowl, combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
Whip the mixture vigorously until it forms stiff peaks.
Spoon the whipped coffee foam over a glass of cold or hot milk.
Stir to combine and enjoy your cloud coffee!

Notes

For best results, use an electric mixer to whip the coffee mixture quickly.

Author: miguel-santiago
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Whipping
Cuisine: Global
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 100
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Dalgona Coffee, Whipped Coffee, Cloud Coffee, Instant Coffee, Coffee Drinks