{"id":10024,"date":"2025-07-10T12:22:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/?p=10024"},"modified":"2025-12-23T17:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:36:28","slug":"summer-coffee-extractions-sustainability-creative-ideas-for-the-hottest-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/summer-coffee-extractions-sustainability-creative-ideas-for-the-hottest-season\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2600\ufe0f\u00a0Summer Coffee: Extractions, Sustainability &amp; Creative Ideas for the Hottest Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/wp-content\/corporate-uploads\/2025\/07\/Immagine-WhatsApp-2025-07-07-ore-12.28.46_46bfd6ab-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup><strong>Il Chioschino di Filippo Brandolini<\/strong> &#8211; Livorno, Tuscany &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ilchioschinodifilippo\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ilchioschinodifilippo\/?hl=en<\/a> &#8211; <strong>@ilchioschinodifilippo<\/strong><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>1. How Coffee \u2013 and Customers \u2013 Change in Summer<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Summer changes everything: consumer habits, daily routines, even how we perceive taste and temperature. And coffee adapts too.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>For professionals in hospitality or foodservice, the\u00a0<b>summer season<\/b>\u00a0is both a challenge, (often intense) and an\u00a0<b>opportunity<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Espresso remains a cornerstone, but there\u2019s a\u00a0<i>growing demand for freshness, lightness, and novelty<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Taking this in mind, the ability to craft a summer coffee offering with intention, consistency, and quality can truly\u00a0<b>make the difference<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve gathered a few technical tips and ideas based on insights from our horeca partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>2. Cold Brew, Batch Brew &amp; Espresso Tonic: Easy Wins for Your Summer Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/wp-content\/corporate-uploads\/2025\/07\/Immagine-WhatsApp-2025-07-07-ore-14.54.16_0cd63b93_2-1-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10048\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <strong>Bar Affori<\/strong> &#8211; Milano &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bar_affori\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bar_affori\/?hl=en<\/a>  &#8211; <strong>@bar_affori&nbsp;<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">A summer coffee menu doesn\u2019t need to be complicated \u2013 but it must be intentional.<br \/>Here are a few options that are working particularly well in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fluid_specialty\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FLUID Specialty Coffee shop<\/a> in Florence and among LPDC partner venues:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Classic Cold Brew<\/b>: 12\u201314 hour cold infusion, served straight or with an aromatic twist (e.g., citrus peel). Also works great in cocktails, adding a new layer to an Americano or a gin &amp; tonic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"139\">ICED Latte:<\/strong> prepare it in a tall tumbler filled with ice, using cow\u2019s milk or a plant-based alternative like oat milk. Pour over a single or double shot of espresso, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/prodotto\/lab106\/\"><strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"316\">LAB#106<\/strong><\/a>, or try a single origin with floral notes and hints of almond like <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/prodotto\/coopchebi\/\"><strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"397\">Coopchebi<\/strong><\/a> (Organic and Fairtrade).<br data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"425\" \/><strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"437\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pro tip:<\/strong> try the version with cold-frothed milk using an immersion blender to enhance the layered effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Espresso Tonic \/ Gin Tonic<\/b>: For the bold \u2013 espresso over ice with tonic water, or mixed in a cocktail. Our washed Ethiopian (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/prodotto\/yrgalem\/\">Yrgalem<\/a><\/strong>) performs beautifully, but don\u2019t overlook <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/prodotto\/dambi-uddo\/\">Dambi Uddo<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 it could give you an outstanding cold brew experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Whatever you serve, make sure the recipe is\u00a0<b>clear, repeatable, and aligned with your target audience.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>3. Barista Tips: How to Add Summer Coffee Recipes to Your Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/wp-content\/corporate-uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00434-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10066\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yrgalem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Concrete suggestions to integrate summer coffee into your menu<\/span>\u00a0<b>without overcomplicating things<\/b>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Choose traceable coffees with fruity or citrus profiles<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 they shine when served cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Cold brew tends to\u00a0<b>reduce perceived acidity<\/b>,\u00a0due to its extraction method. In fact, the \u201cToddy\u201d system was invented by Mr. Toddy to help his wife enjoy specialty coffee without stomach acidity issues \u2013 cold brew extraction significantly tames acidity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Mind your grind and extraction method<\/b>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">For cold brew: go for a\u00a0<b>coarse grind<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>slow filtration<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">For espresso on the rocks: options include single or double shot, Greek-style iced espresso, or served with almond milk (as in the traditional\u00a0<i>caff\u00e8 leccese<\/i>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Bitterness in hot-cooled drinks often comes from\u00a0<b>thermal shock<\/b>\u00a0and dilution \u2013 a challenge in both iced espresso and cold Americanos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><i>Greek-style<\/i>\u00a0cold espresso, for example, is made with a long double shot, cooled, and then emulsified for a smoother texture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Think logistics and waste<\/b>:\u00a0some venues use\u00a0<b>growlers<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0small steel kegs filled with cold brew and nitrogen for\u00a0<b>Nitro Cold Brew<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Alternatives include glass bottles for take-away, or cold brew in pitchers, served by the glass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Interesting fact: cold brew can also be served\u00a0<b>on tap<\/b>,\u00a0just like beer, using\u00a0<b>nitrogen instead of CO<\/b><b>\u2082<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>4. How to Present Summer Coffee Options to Your Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/wp-content\/corporate-uploads\/2025\/07\/Biglietto-di-buona-fortuna-verde-scuro-con-lavagna-e-gessi-3-1-1024x726.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10067\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">If a product isn\u2019t classic,<\/span>\u00a0<b>it needs to be explained<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0or it risks being misunderstood or &#8220;lost in the wild&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Here are some simple but effective strategies:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Name the coffee, not just the drink<\/b>:\u00a0<i>\u201cBrazilian Estate Cold Brew\u201d<\/i>\u00a0is not the same as\u00a0<i>\u201cIced Coffee\u201d<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Tell a story<\/b>:\u00a0even a brief written line can describe the method or origin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Create a dedicated space on your summer menu<\/b>,\u00a0even just a chalkboard \u2013 it shows thought and intention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">If you&#8217;re active on social media,\u00a0<b><u>show the process<\/u><\/b>\u00a0through stories or reels \u2013 it sparks curiosity and engagement. People nowdays are more curious than ever, give them the possibility to that at home!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>5. Sustainable Practices for the Busiest Season of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/wp-content\/corporate-uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00437_low-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10069\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Summer is high season \u2013 meaning more customers, but also<\/span>\u00a0<b>higher resource consumption<\/b>:\u00a0water, energy, and materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Here are a few\u00a0<b>simple but high-impact ideas<\/b>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Responsible equipment washing<\/b>:\u00a0reduce full rinse cycles, consider microfiltration systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Switch to glass bottles or reusable thermoses<\/b>\u00a0for cold coffee take-away, replacing plastic containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Eliminate single-serve packaging<\/b>,\u00a0even for home use \u2013 offer Cold Brew or Chemex kits, or sell ground coffee in tins for moka brewers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>6. Want Help Building a Smart and Seasonal Summer Offer?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Do you run a caf\u00e9 or venue and want to develop your summer offering with method, consistency, and technical support?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Write to us at\u00a0<b><u><a id=\"OWA2385e6a0-12ed-9fe5-88f5-2db13c85eceb\" title=\"mailto:office@lpdc.it\" href=\"mailto:office@lpdc.it\" data-linkindex=\"15\">office@lpdc.it<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0or contact your LPDC rep to schedule a meeting with our team.<\/p>\n<h1><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Get brewing. Thanks!<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. How Coffee \u2013 and Customers \u2013 Change in Summer Summer changes everything: consumer habits, daily routines, even how we perceive taste and temperature. And coffee adapts too. For professionals in hospitality or foodservice, the\u00a0summer season\u00a0is both a challenge, (often intense) and an\u00a0opportunity. Espresso remains a cornerstone, but there\u2019s a\u00a0growing demand for freshness, lightness, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/summer-coffee-extractions-sustainability-creative-ideas-for-the-hottest-season\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;\u2600\ufe0f\u00a0Summer Coffee: Extractions, Sustainability &amp; Creative Ideas for the Hottest Season&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10127,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-senza-categoria"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10024"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10024\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10076,"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10024\/revisions\/10076"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}