Offer your customers a simple coffee and dessert program, and reap the sweet rewards.

Discerning customers yearn for more than just a cup of java with dessert. What they’re really looking for is an extraordinary cup of coffee. With the nation deep in coffee culture, the competition is steep.

Stand out with your own unique coffee and dessert program. By printing the recommended brew alongside the menu item, your suggestive selling will make a fresh difference. Your coffee and dessert program doesn’t need to be complicated. The more straightforward and tasty your program, the hotter your sales.

Light-Roast Coffee

Fruit Cake with Citrus Whipped Topping		Try pairing these desserts with Gevalia Colombia Coffee. Its smooth, invigorating taste offers a rich, complex and vibrant flavor. Available in regular and decaffeinated.
Fluffy Strawberry Charlotte Pie

Characterized by a smooth, mellow taste and golden-brown color. Pair with:

• Light cakes, cookies and loaves
• Cooked-fruit desserts, such as a crisp, compote or cobbler
• Desserts with fresh fruit, such as a tart, shortcake or meringue

Medium-Roast Coffee

Apple Crisp Cheesecake		Gevalia Medium Roast Coffee complements the creaminess of the Philadelphia Cream Cheese in these desserts. This smooth, full-bodied coffee has a heavenly aroma and a deeper, darker taste. Available in regular and decaffeinated.
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake

Well-rounded and robust with a deep, brown colour. Pair with:

• Creamy desserts with light textures, such as crème brûlée, tiramisù or flan
• Spiced desserts, such as carrot cake and apple pie
• Lighter-style desserts that still hold some decadence, such as cheesecakes with fresh fruit or whipped-chocolate parfaits

Dark-Roast Coffee

Almond Mocha Cream Pie		These decadent desserts pair beautifully with Gevalia Dark Roast Coffee. This is a full-flavored coffee with an enticing aroma, without a burnt or bitter taste. Available in regular and decaffeinated.
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Bold, rich and full of body. Pair with:

• Coffee-flavored desserts, such as mocha cake or espresso ice cream
• Decadent desserts, such as dense cheesecake or ice cream
• Grains, such as muffins, biscotti, scones or croissants
• Rich chocolate desserts, such as cake, sundaes, mousse or truffles
• Desserts with caramel and/or nuts

Brewing a Great Cup of Coffee
The right coffee and dessert pairing is important, but making sure that the coffee you serve tastes great is even more essential.

Here are 3 reminders for making the coffee grade:

1. Correct coffee pack size for your equipment
2. The right equipment for the right brew
3. Clean water and instruments

For more information on brewing the perfect pot, click here.