Introducing Kyoto-Style Espresso

Kyoto-Style Espresso is a composed, layered, and remarkably smooth espresso designed for ice, not adapted to it. Try it exclusively at our cafes starting June 16.

Kyoto-Style Espresso Signature Iced Menu from Blue Bottle Coffee on Vimeo

Nothing This Smooth Happens by Accident

Rooted in Kyoto’s tradition of slow, cold extraction and crafted with the intention and rigor of Hayes Valley Espresso, our newest innovation replaces pressure with patience. Cold water moves deliberately through finely tuned espresso grounds, drawing out sweetness, structure, and clarity.

The result is an iced espresso that doesn’t collapse under ice. Flavor stays intact. Sweetness comes forward. Texture remains composed. Depth unfolds gradually. Even as the ice melts, the cup remains balanced — smooth from first sip to last.

Category Cards

• [Cold-Shaken Espresso
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• [Vanilla Bean Shakerato
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• [Espresso Tonic
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• [Sweet Blossom Shakerato
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• [Iced Caffè Latte
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• [Iced Sweet Latte
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• [Iced Sweet Blossom Latte
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• [Iced Caffè Mocha
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Cold by Design

For decades, iced espresso has been a compromise — brewed hot, shocked cold, and expected to behave. Our Signature Iced drinks take a different approach. We brew our iconic Hayes Valley Espresso blend Kyoto-Style, so it holds its structure against ice. Through slow, deliberate extraction, this method preserves clarity and balance, producing an iced espresso that stays composed and expressive.