Brewed cold from the start and designed specifically for ice, Kyoto-Style Espresso delivers a noticeably smoother espresso experience—setting a new standard for iced espresso drinks across Blue Bottle cafes globally.
OAKLAND, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee today introduces Kyoto-Style Espresso, applying a Kyoto-inspired approach to extraction that replaces heat with time and uses cold water to prepare espresso specifically for iced drinks. Rolling out across cafes globally, it establishes a new foundation for iced espresso drinks, resulting in a smoother, more composed cup that holds its character over ice. This approach reflects a broader effort to rethink iced espresso at scale and creates a platform for continued innovation in cold coffee.
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For industry operators, this is another data point in the structural change reshaping the growth sector. Watch for follow-on moves from competitors and reactions from key channel partners in the coming quarters.
Brewed cold from the start and designed specifically for ice, Kyoto-Style Espresso delivers a noticeably smoother espresso experience—setting a new standard for iced espresso drinks across Blue Bottle cafes globally.
OAKLAND, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee today introduces Kyoto-Style Espresso, applying a Kyoto-inspired approach to extraction that replaces heat with time and uses cold water to prepare espresso specifically for iced drinks. Rolling out across cafes globally, it establishes a new foundation for iced espresso drinks, resulting in a smoother, more composed cup that holds its character over ice. This approach reflects a broader effort to rethink iced espresso at scale and creates a platform for continued innovation in cold coffee.
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Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.