Crème brulée is always a popular dinner party dessert, and this espresso version adds a sophisticated twist. To serve six, you’ll need: 350 ml double cream 125 ml full fat milk 6 large egg yolks 75 grams caster sugar 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar To serve (optional) tuile biscuits, chocolate coated coffee beans or fresh mint sprigs You’ll also need 50ml of freshly made strong […]
Here at the Wholesale Coffee Company we love all things coffee, with the one possible exception of coffee’s ability to stain. When it comes to white tee shits, tablecloths, mugs and coffee pots, coffee can leave a faint brown stain that’s sometimes difficult to remove. If your sink and worktops are made from Corian, it’s […]
Here at the Wholesale Coffee Company, we know all about roasting and brewing coffee beans to make the perfect drink. These versatile little beans have so many more uses, Coffee in cooking Coffee-flavoured chocolate and ice cream are common, but using coffee for flavouring can be far more sophisticated. Chefs often steep coffee beans in […]
This summer, we’re feeling optimistic about the weather! To help get your picnics, barbecues and outdoor dinner parties off to a flying start, here are more of our favourite iced coffee recipes. Coffee ice cubes If you drink iced coffee, made from pouring cold fresh coffee over crushed ice, regularly, you’ll know that the first […]
Now the weather is finally getting a little warmer and British Summertime has kicked in, we’re starting to think about picnics and eating alfresco. Here’s a selection of our favourite iced coffee recipes, perfect for summer evenings with friends. Coffee shake Start by making a quantity of freshly brewed coffee, made from freshly roasted beans. […]
If you love coffee, then keep a bottle of homemade coffee essence on standby in your kitchen. It’s great for flavouring pretty much any kind of dessert, or add a spoonful to stews or casseroles for a richer flavour. It’s also great for making quick iced coffee in the summer, or adding to other hot […]