That Coffee Roasters: Accompany Your Coffee: The Best Options

miércoles, 25 de octubre de 2017

Accompany Your Coffee: The Best Options

Options to go with your coffee, so coffee break gets even better!

As coffee and coffee shop's culture continues to thrive all around the world, restaurants, chefs, and baristas are finding new ways to explore a wide variety of coffee-food pairings to create unique menus for every taste. That way, when the right combinations are made, these mixtures have a potential to create a sensorial experience that will leave you wanting for more.

The idea of mixing coffee with new foods besides those popular desserts and breakfasts we all know might sound weird at first, but all you need to figure out is how to work with flavors to make a good combination. A little bit of chemistry, creativity, and open-mindedness will have you trying and discovering new ideas in no time.

For example, chocolate and coffee tend to work so well together because they have very similar flavors and aromas. This is a fundamental principle you should follow when creating your new menu, even when you’re feeling adventurous. The other thing you should take into account is where your coffee comes from and how was it produced. Different regions produce different types of coffee, and the whole experience could change depending on which one you use.

Then, you’ll have to identify the coffee’s body and roast, which simply refers to how acidic and fruity the bean is and how strong is its flavor. For example, if you have a dark roasted coffee, it will have a woody, earthy flavor to it that will go brilliantly with dark chocolate or creamy desserts, enhancing both products' qualities.

If you’re willing to try fruits like berries and oranges with coffee, then a light roasted coffee with a light body, often produced in Latin America, will suit just fine with their citric and bright flavors and their floral tones. Light bodied and medium bodied coffees are also the best option when pairing them with avocado, grilled cheese sandwiches, white meat or pastries.

Just like wine, meats like beef, pork or lamb go very well with espressos or full-bodied coffees. And even though it might be hard to imagine it, you can pair spicy foods with bold and citrus-heavy types of coffee. However, if you don’t feel like getting into the specifics of coffee’s contexture and characteristics, medium bodied coffees often work well with anything.

If you just want to make a safe bet, any chocolate dessert, such as brownies and chocolate cakes, is a perfect companion to your coffee breaks. And here’s a little secret: carrot cake goes great with Colombian coffee! Oatmeal cookies, cinnamon buns or caramel flans are fantastic options as well.

There are no limits when experimenting with coffee. So keep trying and exploring when you feel like it. You might like some things that others won’t, and it’s all a matter of trial and error. Once you’ve learned the ropes of it, you can start playing with contrasts. Maybe you’ll create new combinations and pairings that your friends or clients will adore!

We all have different tastes! That's why we would love to hear about yours! How do you usually enjoy your cup of joe? A traditional americano with bacon and eggs? Or a delicious latte accompanied by a muffin? Do you have any combinations in mind? In That Coffee Roasters, we love to create distinct experiences for our clients, so let us inspire you!