Affogato

General

Strictly speaking, it is called "Affogato al caffè" - "affogato" literally means "drowned" and refers to the vanilla ice cream.

In Italy, it is best to order an "affogato" or "affogato al caffè", but not "espresso affogato".

Preparation of the Affogato

The preparation of the Affogato is very simple, the following ingredients are needed:

• A shot glass
• Vanilla ice cream
• An espresso

And this is how you prepare the Affogato:

1. Pour the vanilla ice cream into the shot glass.
2. Prepare an espresso.
3. Pour espresso over the vanilla ice cream. Either directly from the espresso machine or use a Latte Macchiatto Jug
4. Enjoy your Affogato.

Coffee recommendation for the Affogato

In principle, each of our Italian coffees is suitable for the Affogato. Here are a few recommendations to start:

Cafès Cornella Espresso 75

On the palate, a pleasant spiciness mixes with fine bitter notes and an unobtrusive fruity component in the background.

Beans Passione

The 50% Arabica blend reflects our passion and enthusiasm for espresso.

Caffè Grosmi Elite

This espresso from Sacile is dominant in taste and perfect for those who prefer a strong coffee character in the foreground.