While not a new concept, carbonated iced cold coffee drinks do seem to be in vogue right now. From espresso tonics to nitro cold brews, expect more cafes to offer bubbles with your coffee.

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Adding carbonation to drinks is both refreshing on the palate and pleasant for the stomach, since it helps cut the acidity of coffee. A shot of espresso poured over tonic water is an effervescent variation on iced Americanos, which I’m eager to see added to more menus nationwide. I have no doubt that stout-like nitrogen infused iced coffees served on tap will be popular here in Colorado, the beer lovers state.

While I haven’t noticed any nearby coffee shops investing in this carbonated caffeine movement, I have heard local food hipsters (in the original sense of the word) expressing cravings for it. Add my voice to the growing buzz: I would love the option of ordering a bubbly coffee drink this Summer (please). Until the tonic trend gets going here, I’ll be continuing my search for the city’s best iced coffee.

Javaher Nooryani