3 Sweet Treats to Pair with Espresso
It’s
one of life’s simple truths, everything is better with coffee. And this
includes sweet treats.
Below
are five sweet treats to pair with your espresso capsules from
Caffè di Artisan. Of course, this is just a primer. There are dozens, if not
hundreds, of coffee and goodie combinations to enjoy. So feel free to mix,
match, and experiment.
Affogato:
A Heavenly Delight
You
might know that affogato is Italian coffee-based dessert. But did you
know that the term “affogato” literally translates to “drowned?” This means
that affogato desserts are “drowned” in espresso.
In
most cases, affogato tends to refer to vanilla ice cream or gelato topped with
hot espresso. But it can also refer to espresso poured over berries, coconut,
honeycombs, and other sweet treats. Some folks even like to add amaretto or
another liqueur to their affogato.
But
whatever you choose to “drown,” you’ll quickly recognize that affogato is a
marriage of sweet and bitter that draws out really draws out the hidden flavors
in both your espresso and dessert. Its best to choose a full-bodied coffee low
on acidity and high on notes of cocoa, vanilla, or almonds. Yes, coffee and ice
cream are a match made in heaven.
Apple
Pie, Paired with a Caramel Latte
As
summer turns to fall, the flavors of our foods change as well. We tend to move
away from sweet-tart flavors (such as key lime pie) in favor of spicy-sweet
desserts like apple pie. And what better to
pair your crisp and crumbly apple than with a warm caramel latte.
While
any coffee will do, it’s best to choose an espresso capsule that compliments
the spicy-sweet flavor notes in your pie. Caffè di Artisan recommends Vilasita,
The Indian Noir coffee pod sourced from the Coorg
Highlands. This luxury coffee pod delivers full-bodied flavor with dominant
notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cocoa. A perfect partner for your pie!
Biscotti
& Café Americano
Somethings
just go together: milk and cookies, peanut butter and jelly, coffee and
biscotti. Biscotti are twice-baked, oblong cookies that are known for their
tough and crunchy texture. These dense cookies are often dipped into cups of
hot coffee to soften the consistency and mingle with the flavors of your brew.
The
biscotti has a long and rich history. Originating from the
term medieval Latin word biscoctus,
literally meaning “twice-cooked,” it refers to non-perishable food staples
often carried by journeying Roman legions. The English word “biscuit” and
Italian word “biscotto”
share similar origins.
However,
when most English speakers refer to biscotti, they really are talking about
Italian cantuccini cookie.
The confusion likely stems from the brand name of a popular manufacturer of
cantuccini, Biscottificio Antonio Mattei. Due to this mix-up, biscotti usually
refers to hard biscuit cookies served with coffee, while cantuccini (also
spelled carquinyoli according to the region) refers to biscotti served with
fortified dessert wines.
Biscotti
come in a variety of flavors and forms including (but certainly not limited to)
nut-filed, chocolate glazed, or heavily spiced with anise or cinnamon. We
highly recommend pairing your biscotti with a black, bold, and bitter café
Americano to really taste the flavor pairing come alive. But you can use a
nutty or bright coffee if you prefer.
Has all this coffee
talk made you thirsty? Find affordably priced luxury espresso capsules by
visiting Caffè di Artisan today!
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