Instant Marzipan-Orange Coffee
Did you know that the German town of Lübeck is considered the capital of marzipan? And did you know that oranges were a symbol of prosperity back in ancient China? If you didn’t, don’t worry, we got one more fact you definitely know; marzipan and oranges taste amazing. Add a cup of Indian coffee and you’ll get a fragrant, deliciously balanced beverage. Now available as an instant coffee!
Ingredients
100 % Robusta, AromaTaste & Crema
Marzipan-Orange coffee is based off 100% Indian robusta, so you may recognize the sweetness of nougat in its strong, earthy body. This drink is sweet and refreshingly fruity, perfect for those long fall afternoons. Or a hot summer morning, if you throw in a few ice cubes.
Origins
The history of Indian robusta reaches all the way back to the 17th century. If you’ve ever tried it, you’ve already experienced its signature intensity. That’s not only due to the high caffeine content, but also because of the climatic conditions of the region where it’s cultivated. The legend has it that coffee plants were brought to India by St. Baba Budan around the year 1670. Supposedly, he secretly brought 7 coffee beans from Yemen and hid them inside his beard – this story symbolized the beginning of coffee cultivation in India, but coffee plants were still mostly grown for decoration. Only in the 18th century, with the start of British colonization, did the first commercial plantations appear.
Nowadays, India mostly produces robusta, as this variety is sturdy enough to withstand the harsh conditions. Indian robusta is known for a full body and the signature bitterness. Farmers from regions such as Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu cultivate their coffee with great care. It’s known for the higher caffeine content in comparison to arabica.
After harvest, the coffee beans are processed, usually using the washed method. That’s when the beans are rid of their skins and pulp in water. The result is green coffee, which then undergoes fermentation and drying, either in the sun or inside special ovens that give them their original flavor. This ensures that any Indian coffee has its own distinct character.
Instant coffee can be made one of two ways – freeze-drying or spray-drying. This coffee was made using the latter method, which is not only faster, but also saves more energy. Coffee beans are first roasted before they’re made into a strong concentrate and sprayed into high-temperature air. The small droplets quickly evaporate and leave behind tiny granules of water-soluble coffee.
- For best experience use a 150ml cup.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of coffee and pour over with boiled water warmed up to 90°C. Using boiling water may negatively affect taste.
- Always use fresh, clean water.
Benefits of coffee
Instructions for preparation
For best experience use a 150ml cup.
Add 0.5-1 teaspoon of coffee and pour over with boiled water cooled down to 90°C. Using boiling water may negatively affect taste.
Always use fresh, clean water.
| Energy value: | 520 kJ/125 kcal |
| Fats: | 0.2 g |
| of which saturated: | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 2.6 g |
| of which sugars: | 2.6 g |
| Fibre: | 24.8 g |
| Proteins: | 15.9 g |
| Salt: | 0.1 g |
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