Three Heavenly Desserts That Go Best With Coffee

If there is one beverage that is appreciated all over the world, it would be coffee.  People across the globe are appreciative of this beverage.  It has become a morning ritual for many to start their day with a cup of joe, especially during the cold winter months where you need something strong and hot to jolt you up. 

Aside from the cold mornings, having a good cup in the office to accompany you as you do your work makes things more pleasant in the workplace. Somehow, the beverage gives you the energy to move and finish all the deliverables given to you on time as well as submit everything and beating the set deadline.  People also make use this beverage to be used as an excuse to get out of the office even for a few minutes if they need to get away from work and refresh their worked-out brains.

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This beverage is not just enjoyed by itself.  There are variations that a lot of people prefer over the regular cup.  It can be considered a dessert in itself because of the sweet toppings like whipped cream and chocolate syrup mixed in. But if you are the kind to enjoy just a regular cup and like it black, you can easily pair it with these desserts to make the experience more enjoyable.

·         Chocolate cake – This dessert can sound so simple and plain.  But if you are looking for something that is downright homey and brings back a lot of childhood memories, then this is the dessert that is for your.  The cake should be moist and soft and hidden in the middle would be a creamy layer of sweetened cream or even chocolate butter cream for that smooth mouth-feel.  The whole thing can be enveloped with rich and fudgy dark chocolate frosting and chocolate shavings for over the top goodness.  A cup of strong black coffee or something sweetened with simple syrup, then you are good to go.

·         Tiramisu – This may be an unusual pair because it already has coffee in it.  However, the creamy mascarpone cheese needs something strong to cut out its richness.  The ladyfingers can be dipped in coffee mixed in with any of the Torani syrups available in the market to make the taste more interesting   

·         New York Style Cheesecake – The best cheesecake is the baked kind because you can truly feel the richness of the cheese.  It is perfect to go with a cup of coffee. The great thing about this is that you can top it off with any fruit that you like.  Fresh strawberries mixed with strawberry syrup can be simple and easy topping you can do at home. You can even do a shortcut by buying those ready to serve baked cheesecakes and just make the topping at home.  Your guests would think that you labored over this for hours. 

The great thing about this is that there is a lot of options to choose from for your syrups.  You can even have your guests choose the one they want to be mixed into their drink.  These desserts and a great cup of coffee would be the perfect food to have for an afternoon catch-up with your friends.

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Millions across the world have enjoyed the exquisite taste Torani syrups have provided through the years. With exciting flavors, our drinks could never taste bland or boring. And take note, not only is Torani restricted to delectable coffee syrups, but also other flavors that would add a kick to smoothies, ice teas, and even cocktails. Americans have started their affair with this special syrup since 1925, with recipes all the way from Lucca, Italy. Since then, for more than 70 years, Americans have made Torani the leader in the flavored syrup market. What has made Torani a hit for so long is the ingredients that make the syrups up. From vanilla sourced from Madagascar to pineapple from Hawaii and Brazilian cocoa, the natural flavors of the authentic ingredients make the syrups that good. Beverages and even food just become more exceptional with a touch of Torani.

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Weddings are the best day for families and friends to come and get together in celebration of life, love, and friendship. With a fun wedding ceremony comes a more exciting wedding reception where everyone can catch up, tell exciting stories, and eat or drink in a satisfying feast.

If you want to add something remarkable and memorable to your wedding reception, why not include a coffee bar at one area of the reception hall for all your coffee loving friends. Let your friends say thank you later for offering the best coffee and coffee syrup flavors to help them stay awake the whole day. This is not just a great addition to dessert table but a conversation starter among your friends as well.

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Refreshing Coffee for the Summer

Summer is really one season that you would want to cool down.  This is the reason people during this time often head to either somewhere cold, go to the beach or spend time at a resort.  For those that are at home, a tall drink of something cold or even better, iced is a way to refresh and cool down the body.  When we say cold drinks for the summer, it is often associated with lemonade, fruit juices and iced alcoholic drinks.  We rarely think of cooling down with a tall glass of coffee with a shot of any of the Torani syrups on hand.

However, this notion is fast changing especially with the proliferation of big name coffee shops like Starbucks offering cold drinks all year long.  Now, coffee can be enjoyed not just hot but also cool and refreshing. People are more aware now that there are more ways of preparing coffee other than pouring hot water over our mugs for an instant coffee fix or through the coffee maker. With the availability ofTorani syrups almost everywhere, this notion is being dispelled.

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