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“Coffee solves all these problems in one delightful little cup.” – Jerry Seinfeld
According to a recent article by Bloomberg Businessweek, coffee shop sales are up by 9 percent last year. The article also states that:
The boom is being driven by large chains. Of the country’s roughly 26,500 cafés, Starbucks accounts for more than 11,400 of them, Dunkin’ more than 7,600 more, and both are expanding. Only about 5,000 cafés in the U.S. are now run by independent operators and small chains, defined as businesses with 30 or fewer units, according to Technomic. While independent coffee shops are doing well—sales increased 6 percent last year—small chains saw sales drop 5.5 percent.
Still deciding whether to open up your own coffee shop? Now is a better time than ever! And if you need supply ideas for your shop, check us out as we carry top quality coffee and beverage supplies including high-end specialty beverage equipment.
Easy decadent and delicious treat anytime!
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 4 cups half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk
- 3/4 cup Ghirardelli® Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
- 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
- 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
- Sugared Orange Zest (optional)
Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest (orange part only) from the oranges (save oranges for another use). In a medium saucepan, combine half-and-half and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Next, strain milk into a medium bowl; discard orange zest. Return milk to saucepan. Stir in Ghirardelli® Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa mix. Heat through but do not boil. Remove saucepan from heat. If desired, stir in liqueur. Serve in demitasse cups or shot glasses. Top with marshmallows and, if desired, *Sugared Orange Zest.
Sugared Orange Zest: Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest (orange part only) from 1 orange (save orange for another use). Cut the zest into thin strips. Toss the strips in a small amount of sugar (2 to 3 tablespoons) to coat. Yields 8 servings
So delicious, you’ll want more!
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz. Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 oz. Monin Toffee Nut Syrup
- 2 shot(s) espresso
- 3 oz. 2% milk
- 2 cup(s) ice
Combine ingredients, except ice, in blender. Fill serving glass with ice and pour into blender. Blend until smooth. Pour blended beverage into serving glass. Garnish. Serve in a 16 oz. tall/pint glass.
When done right, choosing the perfect food to accompany your coffee feels like your taste buds have gone into ultimate sensory high – a match made in heaven! Here are some of the best pairings with coffee you can’t get enough of:
Coffee + Freshly Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
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Coffee + Belgium Waffles
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Coffee + Scrumptious Pancakes
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Coffee + Biscotti
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Coffee + Morning Croissants/Pastries
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Coffee + High Quality Dark Chocolate Pieces
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Coffee + Freshly Baked Scones
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CNN’s recent article “8 of the world’s great coffee cities” lists the top cities where coffee culture is the strongest.
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rome, Italy
- Singapore
- Vienna, Austria
- London
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Seattle, WA
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s comic web series combines his love for cars and getting together with his fellow comedians friends for a quick eat and coffee. This funny and captivating show has been running since 2012 but if you haven’t already watched it, you can catch all the episodes and seasons 1-4 on this website.
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Walk into Graffiti Sublime Cafe and you’re in for a treat! This ultra trendy monochromatic themed spot located in Los Angeles’ La Brea district boasts incredible ambiance: art in every corner, endless ceilings giving way to that warehouse feel, tons of light through its massive glass windows and plenty of lounge-style seating. Intelligentsia coffee, juice, pastries, free wifi and people watching are all part of the fun at this cafe.
A healthy helping of citrus and spice can quench your thirst on a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Oregon Chai Original Chai Tea Latte
- 4 oz. lemonade (made to the instructions on the packaging)
- Ice
Mix the chai and lemonade in a martini shaker and pour over ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge for an extra bite. Add in DaVinci Gourmet Raspberry or Strawberry Syrup and garnish with fresh raspberries and strawberries for a fruity addition to a refreshing summer treat.
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