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Buffalo & Spring™ Coffee Sommelier

Much like the pairing of wine with food, great coffee can be paired with indulgent desserts for an even better experience for your guests. The flavors and aromas of coffee are naturally paired with sweets.

There are some basic rules of thumb. For example, a mild roast is best paired with a dessert that has more distinctive flavors and an intense roast is best paired with a cream based dessert. Some people feel that the coffee and food should complement each other. Others feel that they should be in contrast, but it is up to each individual to match to their personal tastes.

Following is just a general guide for pairing common desserts with the distinctive coffees from our specialty line, Buffalo & Spring™.

APPLE PIE
An American classic, baked apple pie has hints of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement the apples.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Pan American Blend
Origin:		From North, Central and South American
Roast:		Mild
Body:		Light
Aroma:		Clean, with a hint of earthiness
Flavor:		Offers a velvety taste and a distinctively untainted acidic finish
Additional Pairing:		Blonde Espresso

BANANA PUDDING
Bananas are complemented with vanilla pudding and vanilla wafers.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Cayman Caribbean Blend
Origin:		From the islands in the Caribbean Sea to the Dominican Republic
Roast:		Moderate
Body:		Full
Aroma:		Full, with mellow floral notes
Flavor:		Presents a one-of-a kind clean and sweet finish
Additional Pairing:		Colombian Supremo

BROWNIE SUNDAE
This brownie is topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Kassala African Blend
Origin:		From Africa, the birthplace of coffee itself
Roast:		Moderate
Body:		Full
Aroma:		Aroma: Full, with pleasing floral notes
Flavor:		Complex coffee, offering a brilliant taste with a dark chocolaty sweet finish
Additional Pairing:		Marseilles French Roast

CARAMEL PIE
Creamy caramel pie is fast becoming a favorite.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Beija-Flor Blend
Origin:		From Central and South America
Roast:		Mild
Body:		Medium
Aroma:		Clean, with citric accents
Flavor:		Crisp acidity with a sparkling finish
Additional Pairing:		Earth Song Blend™

CHEESECAKE
This rich and creamy dessert is one of America's most popular ones.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Earth Song Blend™
Origin:		Fair Trade Certifited organic beans from around the globe
Roast:		Mild
Body:		Medium
Aroma:		Full, with a bright floral acidity
Flavor:		A perfect balance of muted dark chocolate and a lingering, clean and sweet finish
Additional Pairing:		Beija-Flor Blend

CHOCOLATE CAKE
Chocolate cake topped with more chocolate, drowning in chocolate!

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Tonga Pacific Island Blend
Origin:		From the exotic Pacific Islands
Roast:		Moderate
Body:		Full
Aroma:		Full, with earthy notes characteristic of rich volcanic soil
Flavor:		A unique spicy taste with a nicely balanced acidity and a sweet chocolaty finish
Additional Pairing:		Cayman Caribbean Blend

CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE
This warm, chewy chocolate chip cookie is topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Guatemalan Huehuetenango
Origin:		Fair Trade Certified from the Huehuetenango region of Guatelmala
Roast:		Moderate
Body:		Medium
Aroma:		Full, with amazing complex floral attributes
Flavor:		A crisp, delightfully clean acidity with a lingering finish that tastes like moderately ripe strawberries
Additional Pairing:		Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE
Chocolate cake pairs perfectly with raspberry.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Decadent Chocolate Raspberry
Flavor:		Dark European chocolate coffee with the accent of fresh, ripe raspberries, with just a hint of sweetness
Additional Pairing:		Beija-Flor Blend

CRÈME BRULEE
This creamy custard dessert is covered with a crisp caramelized sugar.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Marseilles French Roast
Origin:		From Central and South America
Roast:		Intense
Body:		Intense
Aroma:		Full, with pleasing sweet caramel notes
Flavor:		A mellow dark chocolate flavor and a sweet caramel finish
Additional Pairings:		Kassala African Blend, Sumatra Mandheling

ICE CREAM
Ice cream is the perfect simple treat for after any meal.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Ethiopian Harrar
Origin:		Fair Trade Certified from Ethiopia in Africa
Roast:		Moderate
Body:		Medium
Aroma:		Full, with a complex earthy aroma of cinnamon and spice.
Flavor:		Medium acidity, with a pleasant, sharp, tangy cinnamon flavor and finish
Additional Pairing:		Birthday Cake Fusion™

KEY LIME PIE
Key Lime pie is both light and tangy.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Costa Rican Tarrazu
Origin:		Coffee from the Pacific side of the Isthmus
Roast:		Mild
Body:		Light
Aroma:		Full, with a bright, sparkling aroma.
Flavor:		Offers excellent acidity, good body, with a very pleasant clean finish
Additional Pairing:		Pan American Blend

TIRAMISU
A classic Italian dessert, with a layer of ladyfingers, covered in espresso, then topped with a creamy custard.

Coffee Pairing



Pairing Selection:		Blonde Espresso
Origin:		From Central and South America
Roast:		Espresso
Body:		Intense
Aroma:		Full, with pleasant earthy tones.
Flavor:		Not your traditional bitter espresso
Additional Pairings:		Blonde Espresso Decaf, Tonga Pacific Blend