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Coffee Recipe Book

Easy, delicious drinks with a special touch, for every moment of your day.

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Welcome to the heart of coffee creativity, a space dedicated to coffee lovers.

Explore our exclusive collection of culinary ideas, designed to add a special touch to those precious moments of connection.

From innovative creations to delicious reinterpretations of classics, we offer the inspiration you need to surprise and delight your guests.

Create, share, and enjoy sweet moments with the aroma and flavor of Charlas Café.

Prepare your favorite cold coffee

Iced Coffee Classic

Prepare a refreshing Charlas Café® Iced Coffee in minutes. The perfect combination of intense espresso and freshness to revitalize you.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 Shots of Espresso from Charlas Café®.
  2. Sugar to taste.
  3. Warm water.
  4. Ice to taste.
  5. 16oz/455ml glass.

Instructions

  1. Add ice until the glass is ¾ full.
  2. Add enough water to cover the ice.
  3. Add the 2 Charlas Café® Espresso Shots.
  4. Enjoy the delicious taste of Charlas Café®.

Red Fruit Espresso

Enjoy the vibrant Red Fruit Espresso , an explosion of flavor with your favorite Charlas Café®, Sprite®, and a touch of red berries. Perfect for refreshing your day.

Ingredients:

  1. 3 Espresso Shots from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. 300ml of sugar-free Sprite®.
  3. 100ml of mineral water.
  4. 20G of red fruits.
  5. Ice to taste.
  6. 16oz/455ml glass.

Instructions

  1. Add the sugar and red berries to the glass and crush.
  2. Fill the glass with ice and pour in 300ml of sugar-free Sprite® and 100ml of mineral water.
  3. Add 3 shots of Charlas Café® Espresso and mix well. Enjoy your Charlas Café®.

Iced Honey Espresso

Discover the refreshing sweetness of Iced Honey Espresso , a perfect blend of your favorite Charlas Café® with pure honey. Perfect for a moment of indulgence.

Ingredients:

  1. 3 Espresso Shots from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. 25ml of pure honey.
  3. 120ml of hot water (to dissolve the honey).
  4. Ice to taste.
  5. 16oz/455ml glass.

Instructions:

  1. Pour the honey into a glass.
  2. Add hot water and mix well with a spoon.
  3. Add ice to the top of the glass.
  4. Pour 3 shots of espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  5. Enjoy the sweetness of your Charlas Café®

Mango Breeze Coffee

Enjoy this tropical explosion of flavors with your Charlas Café®. It's the perfect escape from a sunny day.

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup Charlas Café® Cold Brew concentrate
  2. 1/4 cup fresh mango puree
  3. 1/4 cup coconut milk
  4. 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or to your liking)
  5. Crushed ice or cubes.
  6. Mint or mango to decorate (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Cold Brew: The night before, make your intense cold brew with Charlas Café® .
  2. Mix: In a glass, combine mango puree and agave.
  3. Serve: Add ice, coconut milk and your Charlas Café® cold brew.
  4. Enjoy: Stir well and decorate.

Passion Fruit Cold Brew

Prepare a refreshing Passion Fruit Cold Brew with your Charlas Café®. Ideal for the summer heat.

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup Charlas Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
  2. 2 tablespoons passion fruit pulp
  3. 1/4 cup sparkling water or tonic
  4. 1 teaspoon simple syrup (optional)
  5. Crushed ice or cubes.
  6. Passion fruit or mint seeds for garnish.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Cold Brew: Make it in advance (minimum 12 hours).
  2. Combine: In a glass, add passion fruit pulp and simple syrup (if using).
  3. Serve: Add ice, cold brew, and top up with sparkling water or tonic.
  4. Enjoy: Stir gently and garnish.

Sunset Bliss Café

Prepare a refreshing Sunset Bliss with your Charlas Café®. Made for sunset bliss.

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup of Charlas Café® Cold Brew concentrate.
  2. 1/4 cup of natural orange juice.
  3. 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (or to taste).
  4. Crushed ice or cubes.
  5. Orange slice for decoration (optional).

Instructions:

  1. Make Cold Brew: Prepare your cold brew with Charlas Café® the night before.
  2. Combine: In a glass, mix orange juice and vanilla syrup.
  3. Serve: Add ice and then the cold brew.
  4. Enjoy: Stir gently and garnish.

Coffee tonic with rosemary

Enjoy the Rosemary Tonic Coffee , a refreshing, aromatic, sophisticated drink with a herbal touch.

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup Charlas Café coffee (cold brew or cold espresso)
  2. 1/2 cup tonic water
  3. 1-2 teaspoons simple syrup (optional, if you prefer sweeter)
  4. Ice
  5. 1 sprig of fresh rosemary

Preparation:

  1. Fill a glass with ice and add the rosemary sprig.
  2. Pour in the simple syrup (if using) and the Charlas Café coffee.
  3. Top with tonic water and stir gently.

Fresh coffee water with orange

Make Charlas Café water with orange. An unusual but surprisingly refreshing combination.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup of Charlas Café coffee (cold and mild)
  2. 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  3. 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
  4. 1/4 cup cold water
  5. Ice
  6. Optional: Orange slices for decoration

Preparation:

  1. In a pitcher or large glass, combine the cold coffee, orange juice, sugar, and water.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Serve with plenty of ice and garnish with orange slices.

Coffee and mint smoothie

Ideal for a burst of energy and freshness. The perfect blend of your Charlas Iced Coffee with a touch of mint for that energizing boost.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup of Charlas Coffee (cold and strong)
  2. 1/2 cup milk
  3. 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  4. 1-2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener (to taste)
  5. Ice
  6. Optional: Mint leaf for garnish

Preparation:

  1. Blend all ingredients (coffee, milk, mint extract, sweetener and ice) until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.

Grapefruit Espresso

Give your day a vibrant twist with Grapefruit Espresso , a fizzy blend of Charlas Café® and grapefruit soda. It's the refreshing kick you need.

Ingredients:

  1. 3 Shots of Espresso from Charlas Café®.
  2. 300ml Grapefruit Soda (carbonated).
  3. Ice to taste.
  4. 16oz/455ml glass.

Instructions:

  1. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. Add 300ml of grapefruit soda (carbonated).
  3. Pour 3 shots of Charlas Café® Espresso.
  4. Mix well and enjoy this bubbly and refreshing option.

Coffee Mojito

Awaken your senses with the Coffee Mojito , an innovative blend of Charlas Café® with mint and lemon. This refreshing drink will surprise you.

Ingredients:

  1. 3 Shots of Espresso from Charlas Café®.
  2. 5 mint leaves.
  3. 1/2 crushed lemon.
  4. 15G of sugar.
  5. 250ml of mineral water.
  6. Ice to taste.
  7. 16oz/455ml glass.

Instructions:

  1. Place the mint leaves in the glass and add the crushed lemon and sugar.
  2. Fill the glass with ice and pour in 250ml of mineral water.
  3. Add 3 Espresso Shots from Charlas Café®.
  4. Mix and enjoy this delicious combination.

Citrus Espresso

Enjoy the bold Citrus Espresso , a sparkling combination of Charlas Café® and sparkling orange juice. It's the perfect burst of freshness.

Ingredients:

  1. 3 Shots of Espresso from Charlas Café®.
  2. 300ml of Sparkling Orange Juice.
  3. Ice to taste.
  4. 16oz/455ml glass.
  5. 1 slice of orange (optional).

Instructions:

  1.  Add ice to the top of the glass.
  2. Add 300ml of Sparkling Orange Juice. Alternatively, you can add an orange slice.
  3. Pour the 3 Charlas Café® Espresso Shots you prepared.
  4. Shake well and enjoy your Charlas Café®

Iced Latte Classic

Refresh yourself instantly with an Iced Latte Classic from Charlas Café® . The perfect combination of espresso and your favorite milk, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  1. 3 Shots of Espresso from Charlas Café®.
  2. 300ml of milk of your choice.
  3. Ice to taste.
  4. 16oz/455ml glass.

Instructions:

  1. Add ice to the glass until it is ¾ full.
  2. Pour in 300ml of milk or enough to cover the ice cubes.
  3. Add the 3 Charlas Café® Espresso Shots.
  4. Enjoy it and refresh yourself!

Affogato Coffee

For dessert or a special treat, Café Affogato is perfection. Charlas Café® vanilla poured over ice cream, a delight that refreshes your afternoons.

Ingredients:

  1. 3 Shots of Vanilla Espresso from Charlas Café®.
  2. 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream of your choice.
  3. Cinnamon or cocoa powder (to decorate).
  4. 16oz/455ml glass.

Instructions:

  1. Add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream to the glass.
  2. Pour 3 shots of Charlas Café® Espresso over the ice cream.
  3. Sprinkle with cinnamon or cocoa.
  4. Enjoy this incredible vanilla-flavored drink.

Tropical Coffee

Evoke the spirit of summer with Café Tropical , an exotic blend of Charlas Café® with pineapple, coconut, and a touch of white rum. The perfect drink for your moments in the sun.

Ingredients:

  1. 60 ml of pineapple juice.
  2. 3 Shots of espresso from Charlas Café®.
  3. 30 ml of white rum.
  4. 50 ml of coconut coffee cream.
  5. A slice of pineapple (for decoration).

Instructions:

  1. Pour the four ingredients into a glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Mix 100 ml of coconut cream with 3 shots of Charlas Café® espresso.
  3. Add 30 ml of banana oleo saccharum . If you don't have time to prepare it, you can use sugar syrup (made with a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water).
  4. Mix everything in a glass with ice, garnish with a slice of pineapple, and enjoy.

Carajillo Coffee

The origin of the carajillo is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in Spain, where soldiers mixed coffee with aguardiente to give themselves "courage." This is where the name "carajillo" comes from.

Ingredients:

  1. Espresso Charlas Café® cold (1 cup).
  2. Licor 43 or brandy (30-50 ml).
  3. Crushed ice (to taste).
  4. Optional: Coffee beans or orange peel for decoration.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare your Charlas Café® espresso and let it cool.
  2. In a glass with ice, pour the cold espresso and the liqueur.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Optional: Decorate with coffee beans or orange peel.
  5. Enjoy your Charlas Café® carajillo ice-cold!

Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona coffee, also known as whipped coffee, is a very popular beverage that originated in South Korea.

Ingredients:

  1. Charlas Café® Double Vanilla Espresso (concentrated).
  2. 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  3. 2 tablespoons of hot water.
  4. Milk (cold or hot).
  5. Ice (optional).

Instructions:

  1. Prepare your Charlas Café® espresso and use it while it's hot.
  2. Whisk the mixture: In a bowl, combine the coffee, sugar, and hot water. Whisk vigorously with a hand mixer or whisk until you get a thick, foamy mixture.
  3. Serving: Fill a glass with hot or cold milk and ice. Pour the Dalgona coffee creamer over the milk.
  4. Enjoy: Mix well before drinking.

Mazagran Coffee

Mazagran is a refreshing coffee drink originally from Algeria. Here's a simple recipe for making it with Charlas Café®.

Ingredients:

  1. Café Charlas Café® Intense, freshly made and cooled (approx. 1 cup).
  2. Lemon juice (to taste)
  3. Sugar or sweetener (to taste)
  4. Crushed ice.

Preparation:

  1. Prepare your favorite Charlas Café®, Intenso, freshly brewed and let it cool completely.
  2. Fill a glass with ice.
  3. Pour the cold coffee over the ice.
  4. Add lemon juice and sugar to taste.
  5. Mix well and enjoy.

Hot Coffee Recipes

Our favorite recipes. Easy, delicious, and perfect for enjoying at home.

Prepare your favorite hot coffee

Pot Coffee

The Authentic Mexican Flavor

Café de Olla is the perfect beverage for bringing family and loved ones together. It's much more than just a drink; it's a tradition that evokes Mexico's history and culture.

Ingredients:

  1. 6 cups of water
  2. ½ Cup of your favorite Charlas Café® (medium ground).
  3. 3 small piloncillo cones 90 gr
  4. 1 cinnamon stick
  5. 1 clove (optional).

Instructions:

  1. Heat the water, cinnamon, piloncillo, and cloves (optional) in a pot. Bring to a boil until the piloncillo dissolves.
  2. Turn off the heat, add the ground Charlas Café®, mix, and cover the pot.
  3. Let it rest off the heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Strain the coffee and serve hot.

Viennese Café

A Charming Classic

Viennese coffee, also known as Wiener Melange, is a traditional Austrian beverage that combines the intensity of coffee with the smoothness of whipped cream.

Ingredients:

  1. An intense lungo coffee, freshly brewed from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Evaporated milk cream, lightly whipped
  3. Cinnamon powder (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare an intense lungo coffee with your favorite Charlas Café beans.
  2. Pour the hot lungo into a glass cup.
  3. Carefully place a generous layer of whipped evaporated milk cream over the espresso.
  4. If desired, sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Classic Mocha Coffee

A Caress in Every Cup

Discover the pleasure of a Mocha Coffee. Prepare this irresistible recipe with chocolate chips and enjoy a unique flavor experience.

Ingredients:

  1. An intense lungo coffee, freshly brewed from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Whole milk (or your favorite).
  3. Good quality chocolate syrup
  4. Whipped cream (optional).
  5. Chocolate chips or pieces and cocoa powder (optional).

Instructions:

  1. Prepare an intense lungo coffee, freshly brewed from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Pour the chocolate syrup into a mug.
  3. Add the freshly made lungo and mix well.
  4. Heat the milk (without boiling it) and pour it slowly into the cup.
  5. Optionally, top with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
  6. Serve and enjoy your Charlas Café®

Marzipan Coffee

A Special Instant Coffee

Marzipan joins your delicious everyday coffee. Enjoy this simple Marzipan Latte recipe and delight in this perfect combination in just a few minutes.

Ingredients:

  1. A freshly brewed double espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Whole milk (or your favorite)
  3. 1 peanut marzipan (approximately 28g)
  4. Cinnamon powder (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare a double espresso with your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. In a cup, crumble the marzipan with a fork.
  3. Pour the hot espresso over the crumbled marzipan and mix until almost completely dissolved.
  4. Heat the milk (without boiling it) and pour it slowly into the cup.
  5. Optionally, sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon.
  6. Serve and enjoy the sweet and nutty touch.

Hazelnut Latte

A Hug in Every Sip

Don't wait any longer to enjoy a Hazelnut Cream Latte with an irresistible flavor. Make this easy recipe at home.

Ingredients:

  1. A freshly brewed double espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Whole milk (or your favorite)
  3. Good quality hazelnut syrup

Instructions:

  1. Prepare a double espresso with your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Pour the hazelnut syrup into a mug. The amount depends on your taste (start with 1-2 tablespoons).
  3. Add the freshly brewed espresso and mix well.
  4. Heat the milk (without boiling it) and pour it slowly into the cup.
  5. Optionally, you can decorate with a little milk foam.
  6. Serve and enjoy the delicious hazelnut flavor.

Cinnamon Latte

Give your coffee a special touch

Enjoy a delicious Cinnamon Latte with an irresistible spiced flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  1. Freshly brewed double espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Whole milk (or your favorite)
  3. Cinnamon syrup (or ground cinnamon and a little sweetener to taste)
  4. Cinnamon powder for decoration (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare a double espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Pour the cinnamon syrup into a mug (or add ground cinnamon and sweetener to taste). The amount depends on your preference.
  3. Add the freshly brewed espresso and mix well.
  4. Heat the milk (without boiling it) and pour it slowly into the cup.
  5. Optionally, decorate with a little milk foam and sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
  6. Serve and enjoy the warm cinnamon flavor.

Irish Coffee

Created in 1943 by Joe Sheridan, a chef at Foynes Airport, near Limerick, Ireland. One winter evening, a transatlantic flight had to turn back due to bad weather. To comfort the tired and cold passengers, Sheridan prepared a hot beverage combining coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream. When a passenger asked him its origin, Sheridan replied, "It's Irish coffee."

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup of hot, strong coffee from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. 2 tablespoons of Irish whiskey
  3. 2 teaspoons of sugar.
  4. 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream, lightly whipped

Instructions:

  1. Add the whiskey and sugar: Pour the Irish whiskey and brown sugar into the preheated glass.
  2. Pour the coffee: Fill the cup with hot coffee and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add the cream: Carefully pour the lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon so that it floats on top of the coffee. Do not stir. The cream should form a separate layer on top of the coffee.
  4. Enjoy: Drink your coffee through the creamer. Don't mix the creamer with the coffee.

Café Bombón

Café bombón is a popular drink, especially in the Valencia region of Spain. Its exact origin is unclear, but it is believed to have been inspired by the custom of sweetening coffee with condensed milk.

Ingredients:

  1. Intense espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. Condensed milk.

Preparation:

  1. Pour condensed milk into a glass. The amount depends on your taste, but it usually takes up about a third of the glass.
  2. Very carefully, pour the hot espresso over the condensed milk. Ideally, two distinct layers should form due to the density of the liquids.
  3. Enjoy without stirring, to appreciate the contrast of flavors. Or, if you prefer a more unified flavor, stir it to taste.

Cardamom Coffee

Cardamom coffee is an aromatic beverage rooted in Middle Eastern traditions, especially in Arab countries. It is believed to originate from the combination of two valuable products: coffee, native to Ethiopia, and cardamom, a spice prized in the region.

Ingredients:

  1. Use Charlas Café® AaronShis® Coffee, medium ground (coffee with cardamom and spices).
  2. Hot water (just below boiling point, around 90-96°C)
  3. Sugar or sweetener (optional, to taste).

Instructions:

  1. Add the ground coffee to the French press.
  2. Pour the hot water in a circular motion.
  3. Stir the extraction well, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Press the plunger gently.
  5. Serve and enjoy your Charlas Café® cardamom coffee.

Vanilla Latte

The latte, like many coffee drinks, has Italian roots, where "latte" simply means milk. The addition of flavors like vanilla became popular with the expansion of coffee shops in the 20th century, adapting to modern tastes.

Ingredients:

  1. Charlas Café® Vanilla Coffee Double Espresso (Vanilla Coffee)
  2. Hot milk (approximately 250ml)
  3. Vanilla syrup (2-3 tablespoons, or to taste)
  4. Optional: milk foam, vanilla extract.

Preparation:

  1. Add the vanilla syrup to a large mug.
  2. Prepare your Charlas Café® Vanilla Espresso (Vanilla Coffee)
  3. Heat the milk and pour it into the cup.
  4. Optional: top with milk foam and/or add a few drops of vanilla extract.

Lavender Latte

Its popularity has grown recently with the trend of experimenting with floral flavors in beverages, especially in modern coffee shops and as part of specialty coffee culture.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee from your favorite Charlas Café®. (Intense)
  2. 1-2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender (or to taste)
  3. 1 cup of milk (or plant-based alternative)
  4. 2-3 tablespoons of lavender syrup (or to taste)
  5. Optional: honey or sugar to sweeten, milk foam

Instructions:

  1. Infusing the lavender: If using dried lavender, infuse it in hot (not boiling) milk for 5-10 minutes, then strain. You can also use a commercial lavender syrup.
  2. Prepare the coffee: Make your coffee as usual.
  3. Mix: Pour the lavender syrup into a mug, add the hot coffee, then the infused milk (or regular milk if using syrup).
  4. Optional: Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste and top with milk foam.

Coconut Latte

Coconut milk coffee is a popular beverage in tropical regions, where coconuts are abundant. It's believed to have originated as a way to adapt coffee to local flavors, combining coconut milk with coffee to create a rich, creamy beverage.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  2. 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned or carton).
  3. Sweetener to taste (sugar, honey, agave syrup, etc.)
  4. Optional: cinnamon or cocoa powder for decoration.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare your cup of strong coffee as usual.
  2. Heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave, without letting it boil.
  3. Pour the hot coconut milk into the coffee cup and sweeten to taste.
  4. Optional: Sprinkle cinnamon or cocoa powder on top.

Tips:

  1. For a more intense coconut flavor, use canned coconut milk.
  2. If you want to make an iced version, just prepare the coffee and coconut milk separately, and when they cool, combine them together with ice.

Coffee in salads

Easy and creative recipes for using Charlas Café® in your favorite appetizers and salads.

Prepare your favorite coffee topping

Coffee Dressing

Perfect to pair with a grilled chicken salad with your coffee dressing.

Ingredients:

  1. Grilled chicken breast, sliced.
  2. Mixed lettuce.
  3. Cherry tomatoes.
  4. Diced avocado.
  5. Coffee dressing (see below).

Coffee Dressing

  1. 3 tablespoons of your favorite Charlas Café (finely ground).
  2. 2 intense espressos from your favorite Charlas Café.
  3. 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  4. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  5. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
  3. Place the grilled chicken slices on top.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad, serve, and enjoy with your coffee dressing.

Coffee Vinaigrette

Ideal for reviving that arugula, strawberry, and feta cheese salad with your coffee vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

  1. Fresh arugula
  2. Sliced strawberries
  3. Crumbled feta cheese
  4. Toasted pecans
  5. Coffee vinaigrette (see below).

Coffee Vinaigrette:

  1. 1/4 cup of Charlas coffee Strong, cold coffee
  2. 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  3. 1 tablespoon of honey
  4. 1/4 cup olive oil
  5. Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Mix all the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, strawberries, feta cheese, and pecans.
  3. Pour your coffee vinaigrette over the salad, mix well, and enjoy.

Coffee Dressing

Coffee dressing is an innovative vinaigrette that combines the acidity of vinegar with the intense and slightly bitter flavor of coffee.

Ingredients:

  1. Cooked quinoa
  2. Cooked chickpeas
  3. Diced cucumber
  4. Diced red pepper
  5. Chopped fresh cilantro
  6. Coffee dressing (see below)

Coffee dressing:

  1. 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  2. 2 espressos from your favorite Charlas Café, concentrated and cold.
  3. 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  4. 1 clove of garlic, minced
  5. Salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

  1. Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
  3. Pour the coffee dressing over the salad, mix well, and enjoy.

Prepare your favorite appetizer

Apple chips with coffee and cinnamon

A crunchy, sweet, and aromatic snack with Charlas Café's special touch.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 Apples.
  2. 1 tsp. cinnamon.
  3. 1/2 tsp. Finely ground coffee .
  4. 1 tsp. natural sweetener.

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 100°C (200°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the apples very thin (1-2 mm) and mix the slices with cinnamon, coffee (and sweetener if using).
  3. Spread in a single layer on the tray.
  4. Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, turning halfway through, until crisp.
  5. Let it cool in the oven with the door off and open so that they finish drying.

Rice and avocado toast with coffee

A healthy and original snack with all the aroma and flavor of Charlas Café.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 puffed rice toasts.
  2. 1/2 ripe avocado.
  3. 1/4 tsp. Finely ground coffee .
  4. Pinch of sea salt.
  5. Optional: Chili flakes.

Preparation:

  1. Spread: Mash the avocado and spread it on the rice toast.
  2. Season: Sprinkle the ground coffee and salt (and chili if using) on top.
  3. Add a little of your coffee dressing (prepared in the previous recipe).
  4. Serve: Enjoy instantly!

Mini chicken skewers with citrus coffee

An exotic and easy-to-make appetizer. Enjoy it with your guests.

Ingredients:

  1. 200g chicken breast (cubed).
  2. 1/4 cup Charlas Café cold brew.
  3. Juice of 1/2 lime.
  4. 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger.
  5. 1 tsp. honey or agave (optional).
  6. Mini skewers (sticks).
  7. Salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

  1. Marinade: Combine cold brew, lime juice, ginger, honey/agave, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for 30 minutes (or longer in the refrigerator).
  2. Weapon: Thread the chicken cubes onto the mini skewers.
  3. Cooking: Grill or bake until the chicken is cooked and lightly browned.
  4. Add a little of your coffee dressing, (prepared in the previous recipe).
  5. Serve: Enjoy your skewers full of flavor.

Pears with ricotta cheese and coffee

Each creamy bite offers an explosion of flavor, enhanced by Charlas Café, which adds a sophisticated and gourmet touch. Perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients:

  1. 4-6 fresh pears.
  2. 2-3 tbsp. low-fat ricotta cheese.
  3. 1/4 cup cold brew Charlas Café
  4. Optional: Chopped fresh mint for garnish.

Preparation:

  1. Make the Reduction: Heat the Charlas Café cold brew over low heat until slightly thickened (reduce by half). Let cool.
  2. Prepare pears: Wash the pears and cut them in half.
  3. Filling: Place a teaspoon of ricotta in the center of each pear half.
  4. Serve: Drizzle with the coffee reduction. Garnish with a sprinkle of finely ground coffee and mint, if desired.

Parmesan and coffee crackers

Crispy Parmesan cookies with a touch of aroma from Charlas Café . A savory and addictive snack, perfect for your get-togethers or breakfasts!

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup wheat flour (or whole wheat flour for healthier)
  2. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  3. 1/4 cup cold butter (or vegan margarine, cut into cubes)
  4. 1/2 tsp. Finely ground coffee
  5. 3 shots of espresso Chats Café
  6. 2-3 tbsp. cold water (or plant-based milk)
  7. Pinch of salt and pepper

Preparation:

  1. Dry Mix: In a bowl, combine flour, parmesan, coffee, salt and pepper.
  2. Incorporate Fat: Add the cold butter and mix with your fingers until you get a sandy texture.
  3. Dough Form: Add the water or milk and espresso little by little, and knead briefly until a soft ball forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Stretch and Cut: Stretch the dough thinly (approx. 3 mm) and cut out the cookies with a cutter or knife.
  5. Bake: Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Cool: Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Maple and coffee bacon bits

The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a touch of Charlas Café. If you're into a rich breakfast, you'll love this.

Ingredients:

  1. 4-6 strips of thick bacon.
  2. 2 tbsp. maple syrup.
  3. 1/2 tsp. Finely ground coffee
  4. 3 tsp. concentrated espresso.

Preparation:

  1. Preheat: Oven to 180∘C (350 F). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Glaze: In a bowl, mix the maple syrup with the coffee/espresso. Brush the bacon strips on both sides.
  3. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and caramelized. Flip halfway through.
  4. Cool: Let cool on a wire rack to crisp up.
  5. Serve: Cut into pieces and enjoy.

Suggested uses: Ideal to accompany your breakfasts with pancakes and eggs any style.

Coffee in desserts

Easy and creative recipes for using Charlas Café® in your favorite desserts.

Prepare your favorite coffee dessert

Coffee Tiramisu

A modern Italian dessert originating from the Veneto region. Its name means "lift me up" or "pull me up," alluding to its stimulating effect due to the coffee and sugar.

Ingredients:

  1. Savoiardi biscuits (or sponge fingers).
  2. Freshly brewed espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  3. Mascarpone cheese.
  4. Eggs.
  5. Sugar.
  6. Cocoa powder (for sprinkling).

Preparation:

  1. Prepare your Charlas Café® and let it cool.
  2. Beat egg yolks with sugar, mix them with mascarpone.
  3. Soak the cookies in the coffee.
  4. Create layers in a mold: cookies, cream, cookies, cream.
  5. Sprinkle with cocoa, refrigerate and enjoy it very cold.

Coffee Mousse

Mousse is a French dessert known for its airy, creamy texture. The coffee version capitalizes on the flavor's worldwide popularity.

Ingredients:

  1. 200 ml of whipping cream
  2. 100 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  3. Freshly brewed espresso from your favorite Charlas Café®.
  4. 2 tablespoons of sugar
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

  1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.
  2. Whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the melted chocolate and espresso to the whipped cream, mixing gently.
  4. Divide the mousse into individual cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving and enjoy.

Coffee brownies

The addition of coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor. This recipe was a mistake made by a US cook who wanted to make a chocolate cake. Without a doubt, the most delicious mistake!

Ingredients:

  1. 150 g of dark chocolate.
  2. 100 g of butter.
  3. 1 cup of sugar.
  4. 2 eggs.
  5. 1 cup of flour.
  6. 1/4 cup of your favorite Charlas Café® (finely ground).
  7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Preparation:

  1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave.
  2. Beat the sugar and eggs, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the flour and ground coffee, mixing until you get a homogeneous dough.
  4. Pour the batter into a square pan and bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool, cut into squares, and enjoy!

Coffee and Amaretto Panna Cotta

A smooth and silky dessert with the delicate contrast of Charlas Café coffee and the almond notes of Amaretto.

Ingredients:

  1. 500 ml of whipping cream
  2. 100 ml of Charlas Espresso Coffee (concentrated)
  3. 75g of sugar
  4. 3 sheets of neutral gelatin
  5. 50 ml of Amaretto

Preparation:

  1. Hydrate the gelatin in cold water. In a saucepan, heat the cream with the sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat.
  2. Drain the gelatin and add it to the hot cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Add the concentrated espresso and Amaretto.
  3. Pour the mixture into individual molds or cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Serve chilled.

Coffee and Baileys Tartlets

Small and delicious tartlets with a smooth Charlas Café coffee cream and Baileys, on a crispy base.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 package of shortcrust pastry (or pre-baked)
  2. 150 ml of Charlas Espresso Coffee (cold)
  3. 100g of sugar
  4. 2 egg yolks
  5. 50g of cornstarch
  6. 300 ml of milk
  7. 75 ml of Baileys Irish Cream
  8. Cocoa powder or grated chocolate for decoration

Preparation:

  1. If using shortcrust pastry, bake the tartlets according to the package instructions and let cool.
  2. In a saucepan, mix the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Gradually add the milk and coffee, mixing well to avoid lumps. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in the Baileys. Fill the tartlets with this coffee and Baileys cream. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and decorate with cocoa or grated chocolate before serving.

Homemade Coffee Ice Cream

A delicious creamy ice cream with the intense flavor of your Charlas Café, perfect for cooling off in the heat.

Ingredients:

  1. 250 ml of whole milk
  2. 250 ml of whipping cream
  3. 150g of sugar
  4. 4 egg yolks
  5. 100 ml Charlas Espresso Coffee (concentrated, cold)

Preparation:

  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture over the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats a spoon (it should not boil).
  4. Remove from heat, add the concentrated espresso, and mix well. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Process the mixture in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions until you reach the desired consistency. If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a container and freeze, stirring every hour for the first 3-4 hours to prevent ice crystals.

Explore mixology

Charlas Café® and liqueurs, a fusion of flavors that awaken your senses.

Prepare your favorite coffee cocktail

Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini was created in London in 1983 by bartender Dick Bradsell, who invented it at the request of a model who asked for a drink that would wake her up.

Originally known as "Vodka Espresso," its popularity grew rapidly, cementing itself as a classic of late-night cocktails.

Ingredients:

  1. 50 ml of vodka.
  2. 30 ml of coffee liqueur.
  3. 30 ml of intense espresso from Charlas Café® (chilled).
  4. Crushed ice.
  5. Charlas Café® coffee beans for decoration.

Preparation:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur and Charlas Café® espresso.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Decorate with Charlas Café® coffee beans.

Café Borgia

Some sources place it in Italy, associated with the influential Borgia family, while others point to its possible creation in California during the 20th century. However, there is no clear consensus on its exact origin.

Ingredients:

  1. 150 ml of Charlas Café® coffee (hot).
  2. 30 ml of liquid chocolate
  3. Zest of 1 orange
  4. 30 ml orange liqueur (optional)
  5. Whipped cream

Preparation:

  1. Prepare hot Charlas Café® coffee.
  2. Mix chocolate and orange zest with the coffee.
  3. Add orange liqueur (optional).
  4. Pour into a cup or glass.
  5. Top with whipped cream.

Café Brûlot

Café Brûlot has its roots in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's often associated with celebrations and elegant dinners, where it's prepared as a spectacle, flaming the liqueur before serving.

French-inspired, it is often served as a dramatic ending to a meal.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 liter of Charlas Café® coffee (strong and hot)
  2. 120 ml of brandy
  3. 60 ml Cointreau or Grand Marnier
  4. Peel of 1 lemon and 1 orange
  5. 4-6 cloves
  6. 2-3 cinnamon sticks
  7. Sugar to taste

Preparation:

  1. Heat brandy, citrus liqueurs and spices in a saucepan.
  2. Flame the mixture.
  3. Add hot Charlas Café® coffee and sugar.
  4. Serve in heat-resistant cups.

Irish Coffee Rapid

A comforting combination of hot coffee, Irish whiskey and cream, perfect for cool evenings.

Ingredients:

  1. 150 ml of Charlas Café coffee (freshly brewed and hot)
  2. 50 ml of Irish whiskey
  3. 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or to taste)
  4. Whipped cream for decoration

Preparation:

  1. Pour the whiskey and sugar into a heat-resistant glass.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the hot coffee.
  4. Top with a generous layer of unmixed whipped cream.

Coffee with Caribbean Rum

A tropical drink that combines the richness of coffee with the sweetness and warmth of rum, ideal for evoking a Caribbean atmosphere.

Ingredients:

  1. 150 ml of Charlas Café coffee (cold)
  2. 50 ml of dark rum
  3. 1 tablespoon of condensed milk (or to taste)
  4. Ice cubes.

Preparation:

  1. In a glass, mix the cold coffee and condensed milk until dissolved.
  2. Add ice to taste.
  3. Pour in the dark rum and stir gently.

Iced Kahlúa Coffee

A simple and delicious classic, perfect for coffee and sweet liqueur lovers on a hot day.

Ingredients:

  1. 150 ml of Charlas Café (cold)
  2. 50 ml of Kahlúa (or coffee liqueur of your choice)
  3. Ice
  4. Whipped cream or milk (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the cold brew coffee and Kahlúa.
  3. Stir well.
  4. If you wish, add a little whipped cream or milk.

White Russian

The White Russian, a creamy variation of the Black Russian, became popular in the 1960s.

Its notoriety increased thanks to the cult film "The Big Lebowski" (1998), where the main character, "The Dude", frequently consumed it.

Ingredients:

  1. 50 ml of vodka
  2. 30 ml of coffee liqueur
  3. 30-50 ml of cream
  4. 30ml of Charlas Café® Espresso coffee.
  5. Ice

Preparation:

  1. Fill short glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka and coffee liqueur.
  3. Pour Charlas Café® cream and espresso and mix gently.

Coffee with Grand Marnier

You'll love this cognac and orange liqueur drink. There are several versions, often with Spanish or French influences.

Ingredients:

  1. 150 ml of Charlas Café® coffee (hot)
  2. 30-50 ml of Cointreau or Grand Marnier (cognac with orange liqueur)
  3. Whipped cream (optional).

Preparation:

  1. Prepare hot Charlas Café® coffee.
  2. Pour orange liqueur into a cup or glass.
  3. Add hot Charlas Café® coffee.
  4. Cover with cream (optional).

Coffee with Chartreuse

A unique blend that highlights the flavor of Charlas Café and the exotic herbal flavors of Chartreuse, a French liqueur.

Ingredients:

  1. 150 ml of Charlas Café® coffee (hot)
  2. 30 ml of green or yellow Chartreuse.
  3. Whipped cream (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Prepare hot Charlas Café® coffee.
  2. Pour Chartreuse into a cup or glass.
  3. Add hot Charlas Café® coffee and top with cream (optional).
  4. Done. Enjoy your drink.

Share your creations

Now that you have the ideas and inspiration, it's your time to shine. Become your own barista and create magic in every cup!

Experiment with different types of coffee, milk, flavors, and ingredients. Don't be afraid to get creative! We want to see what unique combinations you come up with.

Share your photos, videos, and recipes with us, tag us @charlascafemx using the hashtag #charlascafé. We can't wait to see what wonders you create.

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Photo credit: An Nguyen, Artem Bakurov, Dan Bacaintan. Translation by Tati Calderón and María José Parra. Credit: PDG Español.

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