You might not be able to differentiateall ofthese right away, but soon enough youll be tasting (and sounding) like a pro. Guatemala with a sweet apple (Fuji? The finishing touch is the addition of rare, spicy Sumatra beans, carefully aged to bring out their deep notes of cedar and sweet, black licorice. 12 comments 64% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up Sort by: best level 1 Starbucks Vanilla Flavored Coffee + Cinnamon Dolce Flavored Creamer Rich cinnamon streusel flavor meets the taste of smooth vanilla. Komodo Drago with Chipotle Hummus (preferably from Trader Joes with their sea salt pita crackers). Thanks to everyone for doing it and thanks Melody for taking the time to do it. This is delicious! They took 20-25 minutes to bake. Always smell a coffee before you taste it. they didnt even realize they had been munching and sipping. Sumatra with Lindt sea salt dark chocolate No matter what youre eating for breakfast, theres bound to be a coffee for you. I feel like the flavor of oats is drowned out by the flavor of the bear! The hummus only had a mild kick to it. Inhale deeply. Long before the original Eggnog Latte was steamed or the first shavings of chocolate sprinkled atop a Peppermint Mocha there was Starbucks Christmas Blend. My snack of choice when I have quiet time for myself. I do not drink coffee, but could imagine pairing the treats with my iced green tea. Unfourtantely I havent got to experiment with coffee tastings that really go outside of the items in our store (and even less so now with the new LaBolounge product line). It is one of my favorite Starbucks coffees and is readily available in grocery stores. (I can not eat the salted caramel square so I had a substitute food pairing). The minty aspect of the cookies brought a complexity to Espresso Roast. Yukon Blend and Perfect Oatmeal Submitted by Ethan. With so many sweet and spicy holiday flavors to choose from, we turned to Andrew Vagner, Starbucks Stories designer, coffee connoisseur and resident foodie, for this years guide to Starbucks holiday coffee and food pairings. From color-changing reusable cups to quick at-home delivery, The ubiquitous coffee shop is constantly trying new things. Now every year, Starbucks look forward to the annual tradition of taking time to celebrate the season with this unique Autumn coffee. Heres what I received (listed below in no particular order): 1. Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend was created in partnership with Tom Douglas, an award winning Seattle chef who often begins his day with an Americano in a local Starbucks store. Starbucks discovered that one of the coffees made an incredible pairing with all the dishes, but especially the herbed stuffing. This one would be delicious even with a little bit of milk and sweetener in the coffee! Gold Coast Blend and a Rocky Road Cake Pop This was a great pairing. Komodo Dragon with herbed gouda Title. The Starbucks standard iced coffee is the coffee that is available at every single Starbucks. Im SM in Starbucks Mexico and Ill prepare a coffee tasting contest with my partners and the reward will be a krups. Whether its a sweet and rich espresso with a chocolate truffle, or a bright and fruity coffee with a lemon tart, Starbucks has a pairing that will please any coffee lover. Liam McCombe, Coffee Master, explains why coffee is smelt and how it is found. This pairing is a quick, on the fly type of pairing that one could enjoy just about anywhere from the table to the bus. The winner was Komodo Dragon and Chipotle Hummus and Sea Salt Pita Chips. 4. Im leaning towards the Michigan cherry oat bar, or toffeedoodle cookie, but im not sure what to pair with it. Verona and the petite salted caramel square This was such an interesting pairing. 4. Thank you Melody & Nick! Every cup of coffee, in addition to its flavor, has its own personality and taste. Starbucks C.A.F.E. Im most curious about the hummus pairing and the Caffe Verona pairing, since that is my favorite coffee at the moment , Kudos to everyone who entered and Melody, who tried most of the pairings! One pairing that I love is a Chonga Bagel toasted with butter and Sumatra. 2. For me, this pairing didnt really shine. The Starbucks house blend is a medium roast coffee with a subtle nutty flavor and a slightly sweet finish. Komodo Dragons entire body complements the spicy flavor of the meat. A good cup of a bold brew combined with just a couple bites of peanut butter and chocolate! Bring these tastes to your everyday cup with a splash of Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Flavored Creamer. It was really hard to figure out how to try all these things out, and some of them I simply did not try at all. We did the coffee tasting near a fire place, so instinctively when smelling the coffee, you block out the smoke you smell underneath the obvious smoky smell in French is a rich vanilla bean! Craft a cup full of velvety and rich vanilla flavor with this coffee. The notes of toasted malt and milk chocolate in our light roast swirled with our Cinnamon Dolce Latteinspired creamer are an irresistibly sweet and smooth combination. There are several coffees available at Verona that work well with this type of treat, including the coffee and salted caramel square. The mozzarella softens the rich flavor of the coffee while the balsamic glaze contrasts it, creating a unique sweetness. Espresso Roast and creme brulee This is a phenomenal pairing. This Oatmeal is perfect for Yukon Blend. Homemade syrups bring more than a touch of sweetness to your coffee: They're an easy way to add flavor.. After 4 minutes, break thecrust,whichis alayer of grounds that collectsat thetopof each bowl,with a spoon. So whether you are grabbing your favorite morning coffee to go, hoping to stop and sip awhile, or even ordering a hot chocolate nightcap, Starbucks offers many outstanding pastries to choose from . Sumatra with breaded mushrooms the mushrooms bring out the earthiness really nicely, Login to add posts to your read later list, http://pixiecrust.blogspot.ca/2011/06/caramel-frappuccino-cupcakes.html?m=1, http://www.thebakingpan.com/recipes/cake/ricotta-butter-cake.html, Compostable Straws Land in Seattle Starbucks Stores, Why do you go to Starbucks less often? I made cupcakes instead of a large cake. . , Dark Roast, Why Starbucks only buys 100 percent arabicacoffee beans, The caff latte and the flat white are two classic espresso beverages with a lot of deliciousness in common. Have everyone take a sip of coffee and then rate the coffee on a scale of 1-10. Judi Van Beek, Lynden, Washington. , Medium Roast, Starbucks by Nespresso Original Line Its a very filling pairing and it feels like a meal nearly! Though Id probably get a ton of entries if I did something with Frappuccinos and had people submit their favorite blend with a photo of the cup, including the side all marked up. Your mouth can distinguish five tastes - sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami - but your nose can differentiate one . Guatemala Antigua and the Vanilla Biscuits at Starbucks Winner Guatemala Antigua is a great coffee and it shines from the Clover or a press. 7. Coffee tasting pairings help Im training my first green bean tomorrow and I can't decide what I want to do for our coffee tasting. Take our new Coffee Quiz to match with the Starbucks coffee that's made to be yours. Hrm. Hosting your owncoffee tasting partywith friends is anexcellentway totry something different,refine your tastes and maybe even discover your new favorite blend. Hope you enjoyed reading what everyone came up with! What words would you use to describe your tasting experience? Its truly thrilling. Coffee and cream are the ultimate delicious duo. Coffee comes alive in the company of certain foods. While Christmas Blend Espresso Roast was crafted with espresso in mind, its cedary and herbal flavors shine with any brewing method. 1 protip is if passport says chocolate goes well then anything dominant on that flavor will work. In 2013, Starbucks Coffee wanted to offer customers a unique medium-roast blend for the holidays and created a recipe that also features bright Latin American and smooth Indonesian coffees was born. Professional cupping events require participants to grade each sample with a numerical score ranging from 1 to 100. , Dark Roast, Why Starbucks only buys 100 percent arabicacoffee beans, The caff latte and the flat white are two classic espresso beverages with a lot of deliciousness in common. , Dark Roast, Why Starbucks only buys 100 percent arabicacoffee beans, The caff latte and the flat white are two classic espresso beverages with a lot of deliciousness in common. I decided to pair up starbucks espresso roast and creme brulee. A smooth, well-rounded blend of Latin American coffees with subtly rich notes of cocoa and toasted nuts, its perfect for every day. Keurig, K-Cup, and the Keurig trade dress are trademarks of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., used with permission. The first bite of mango did absolutely nothing, but the second bite really brought out the citrus like I was expecting. The weight of a coffee on your tongue, described as light, medium or full. Specialties: We're not just passionate purveyors of coffee, but everything else that goes with a full and rewarding coffeehouse experience. Thanksgiving Blend shares these characteristics. So, that s my story! Your local grocery store has slightly different Starbucks coffee bean offerings than your local company-operated retail store, and this is one example of that. Please share your coffee pairings experiences whether youve loved or hated that pairing. Nestl uses Starbucks trademarks under license. Here, we'll explore the differences that make each unique, so you can craft the one thats just right for you. @CeCille Which coffee did you do that with? (If thats true for you), A major revamp of your drink recipe: Testing syrup extracts and cane sugar. The morning bun really mellows the coffee with its soft baking spices, whereas the cookie really brightens the cup, bringing out typical African characteristics. Here, we'll explore the differences that make each unique, so you can craft the one thats just right for you. Our lightest roasted coffee with notes of toasted malt and baking chocolate. Login to add posts to your read later list, Compostable Straws Land in Seattle Starbucks Stores, Why do you go to Starbucks less often? . These include the mellow and soft Starbucks Veranda Blend and the rich and lively Breakfast Blend. Buy a few different types of Starbucks coffee. I saw this comment on my blogs Facebook page: Melody I would love to see a blog post or Facebook post for people to chime in on pairings they have tried and loved (or even hated, lol)., This isnt a giveaway or a contest. The coffee and the salted caramel square work pretty well together because of the rich caramel and chocolate flavors in the treat. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. They didnt even realize they were eating or drinking until they saw their friends eating. Right now, you can find em in Starbucks stores. I used a cold brewer, which actually completely changed the flavor profile of the coffee. I love the simplicity of this pairing as well. . By expertly matching specific coffees with complementary foods, they have created an experience that enhances both the coffee and the food. Espresso Roast is a very dark, sweet, and caramelly coffee. Coffee and food have always been natural partners, and Starbucks has taken this relationship to new heights with their coffee tasting pairings.