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Atomo Debuts Molecular, Ready-To-Drink Cold Brew

September 30, 2021Kelly Getzelman
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Atomo Coffee released a limited-edition ready-to-drink cold-brew launch pack this month with two molecular black coffee blends: classic and ultra smooth. Photo by Kelly Getzelman/Coffee or Die Magazine.

This month, Atomo Coffee made history as the first coffee company to debut two “molecular,” ready-to-drink cold-brew blends. The Seattle-based company produced the new brews through an innovative, patented process that harnessed “upcycled” ingredients from local US farmers.


The ingredients create a molecular cold brew without using any coffee beans.


The Upcycled Food Association defines upcycled foods as those that “use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment.”


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Atomo has harnessed the power of upcycled ingredients for their ready-to-drink cold brew by partnering with local US farmers and giving their plant waste a second life. Photo by Kelly Getzelman/Coffee or Die Magazine.

In layman’s terms, upcycled food transforms consumables that may be discarded, such as mismatched or bruised fruits and vegetables, stems and leaves, as well as leftover pulps from juicing, which often go unused.


While the two Atomo ready-to-drink offerings look and taste like conventional coffee, their production process has a limited carbon footprint and does not contribute to deforestation. Climate change is now becoming a serious threat to the livelihood of native coffee species. Producers are dealing with prolonged droughts, increasing temperatures, and plant diseases such as coffee leaf rust. Consequently, farmers worldwide are searching for new, more viable growing regions.


“Our demand for coffee has outstripped our ability to sustainably source it,” Andy Kleitsch, CEO and co-founder of Atomo Coffee, said in a statement to Coffee or Die Magazine. “We are a team of scientists, engineers, and creatives who share a single mission: build the most premium coffee experience on Earth while protecting the days ahead.”


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A sample kit of each Atomo flavor. The classic roast, right, presents a well-rounded medium roast cup with hints of cocoa and dark fruit and a whisper of smoke. In comparison, the ultra-smooth roast, left, entices coffee drinkers with an indulgent wave of natural caramelization and low acidity. Photo by Kelly Getzelman/Coffee or Die Magazine.

The core mission at Atomo is to fight the climate crisis by enabling consumers to reduce their daily carbon footprints. According to the company, the Atomo Coffee manufacturing process produces 93% fewer carbon emissions and uses 94% less water than the process of producing conventional coffee does.


So how does it work? The company analyzed and re-created the compounds found within green coffee beans to maximize taste. The plant matter that’s converted into coffee compounds undergoes a proprietary process before roasting, grinding, and extracting stages — just like regular coffee.


Caffeine is derived from tea; flavoring additives mimic the most exclusive coffee blends and eliminate any bitter or burnt flavors.


All of this is achieved without producing or harvesting a single coffee bean. The company hopes this innovation will help decrease the threat of deforestation of virgin rainforests and aid in the sustainability of farms across the globe.


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Kelly Getzelman
Kelly Getzelman

Kelly Getzelman is a former staff writer for Coffee or Die Magazine. A retired Navy SEAL chief petty officer, Getzelman has nearly two decades of special operations experience and is always ready to ship out on his next epic coffee adventure.

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