Coldbrew, Iced Latte or Espresso Tonic?
Three cold coffees, three characters: what distinguishes Coldbrew, Iced Latte and Espresso Tonic — and which iced coffee at the Weinmarkt suits your taste.
The choice depends on what you want with your coffee: Coldbrew is black coffee brewed cold. The Iced Latte combines espresso with cold milk and ice. The Espresso Tonic pairs espresso with tonic water and is fizzy rather than creamy. Black and cold: Coldbrew. Creamy: Iced Latte. Sparkling: Espresso Tonic. All three are on SiP's menu at Weinmarkt 14 in Lucerne.
Iced Coffee compared
Drink | Coffee base | With | Typical impression | Price at Weinmarkt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coldbrew | Cold-extracted coffee | Ice, no milk | Mild, round, not very bitter | CHF 6.50 |
Iced Latte | Espresso | Cold milk and ice | Creamy, balanced | CHF 6.80 |
Espresso Tonic | Espresso | Tonic Water and ice | Sparkling, slightly bitter | CHF 7.00 |
These flavour impressions are general guidelines; the exact character depends on the bean and preparation. Prices according to the current Weinmarkt menu.
Coldbrew: brewed cold rather than cooled
Merriam-Webster defines cold brew as coffee made by steeping ground coffee in cold or room-temperature water for an extended period. It's not simply hot coffee with ice; it's extracted cold from the start. (Source: Merriam-Webster, "cold brew")
Choose the Coldbrew (CHF 6.50) if you like black coffee and want it cold and uncomplicated. If you do want some milk, ask for a milk option; oat, coconut or lactose-free milk cost a CHF 0.50 surcharge according to the menu.
Iced Latte: espresso with cold milk
Merriam-Webster describes a latte as espresso with hot, steamed milk — here it's the cold version with cold milk and ice. (Source: Merriam-Webster, "latte")
It costs CHF 6.80 at the Weinmarkt and suits you if you want your usual milk coffee in summer. A foamy variant is the Iced Cappuccino for CHF 6.50.
Espresso Tonic: coffee meets tonic
An Espresso Tonic is espresso over tonic water with ice. The carbonation and the tonic's subtle bitterness make the drink light and refreshing — more of an aperitif vibe than a milk coffee. At SiP on the Weinmarkt it costs CHF 7.00.
How to find your cold coffee
- You usually drink your coffee black: Coldbrew or Iced Americano (CHF 6.70).
- You like milk coffee: Iced Latte or Iced Cappuccino.
- You want something refreshing and unusual: Espresso Tonic.
- You want it sweeter: A syrup costs a CHF 0.50 surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
Does Coldbrew have more caffeine?
That can't be answered categorically, as the caffeine amount depends on the recipe, coffee quantity and serving size. We don't have caffeine figures for SiP's Coldbrew — ask at the counter at the Weinmarkt if needed.
Are the iced drinks available all year?
The iced drinks are on the current menu at the Weinmarkt. To see if the selection changes seasonally, check the coffee menu. You can find the location at SiP Weinmarkt.
Prefer without coffee?
Cold works without coffee too: the Iced Matcha and other Matcha variations are a green alternative with their own flavour.
