By Denise Ortuno-Neil
Lattes, Cappuccinos, Mocha’s, Frappuccino’s…there are a myriad of coffee concoctions available out there in the coffee world. But Nitro Coffee on tap? What in the coffee world is that? My caffeine curiosity into this growing coffee craze was soon satisfied after a visit to Sip Coffee House & Juice Bar at the Heritage Court Shopping Center in Indio.
Kerry Anderson has owned the local coffee spot for over a decade. It is a great place to pop into for a quick bite, coffee drink or juice specialty, or to sit and relax, while enjoying any of the above. Recently, Anderson has added a new menu item to her list of goodies, Nitro Coffee. Nitro Coffee came on the scene a couple years ago, and is quickly becoming available at coffee spots everywhere, including right here in the Coachella Valley. The coffee is actually cold brewed coffee that is put in a keg and infused with nitrogen, then poured out of a tap. The result of this process produces a smooth coffee, with a creamy texture, it even has a head on it. It is sort of like a Guinness, without the alcohol….delicious!
Coffee drinkers can either enjoy Nitro Coffee straight up, on the rocks, with or without cream (although it is already creamy), sugar or not. Whatever way you have it, you are bound to love it! Besides Sip’s excellent Nitro Coffee, they offer up a variety of coffee drinks, and juice specialties including smoothies, all made with fresh fruit. Sip also offers breakfast and lunch items such as their Croissant Breakfast sandwiches, Loaded Oatmeal (oatmeal, walnuts, chia seeds, brown sugar, craisins, fresh seasonal berries and banana), Burritos, Panini’s and fresh pastries baked in house daily (try a chocolate pastry with the Nitro Coffee, yum!!).
In addition to being a multi-facetted coffee spot, Sip Coffee House & Juice Bar is also the place to be if you’re into classic cars. Every first Saturday of the month, they host Car’s and Coffee, from 7am to 9am, where classic car owners and their vehicles converge to showcase their wheels while mingling over some of Sip’s coffee treats. No doubt including their fabulous, eye opening coffee on tap!
Whether you’re in the mood for an intricate creative coffee beverage, regular cup of joe, or want to try their “wake you up fast” Nitro Coffee on tap, Sip Coffee House & Juice Bar really does have what you need to satisfy your coffee cravings, plus a whole lot more.
Sip Coffee & Juice Bar is opened daily from 6am to 5:30pm and located at 44-100 Jefferson St., Suite 302, Indio, Ca 92201
