Liquid nitrogen shop Creamistry will open a location Saturday at the Triangle in Costa Mesa. To celebrate the opening, Creamistry will offer a free single scoop of ice cream from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Yorba Linda-based company makes ice cream in small batches and freezes it in front of customers using liquid nitrogen.

Liquid nitrogen freezes the ice cream ingredients on contact, which creates a smooth and creamy texture. It also creates billowy clouds of vapor that patrons can see above the bowl.

Owner Jay Yim launched the first Creamistry in Irvine in 2013. The chain has more than 35 flavors from which to choose, including birthday cake and black sesame. The store also sells milkshakes and ice cream cookie sandwiches.

The Triangle’s Cremistry will be located on the lower level near the Broadway entrance.

Creamistry recently opened new locations in Mission Viejo and on Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. Its flagship location is in Irvine.

The liquid nitrogen craze has been going strong in Orange County. In May, a Scoops N Scoops opened in Irvine. It also allows customers to create their own ice cream flavors.

In June, The Ice Cream Way opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Huntington Beach. The shop uses all-natural ingredients to make exotic flavors.

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