Coffee for Two: Valentine’s Day Recipes

Being in the coffee business, we know a thing or two about love. Growing Hawaiian coffee takes a great deal of aloha and passion, and many of life's most cherished friendships and relationships begin over a shared brew.

From caffeine-fueled first date jitters to the steady routine of a morning cup shared with a long-time love, coffee is one of our greatest connectors. This year, make Valentine's Day extra sweet for the one you love by making them one of these coffee drinks with smooth and delicious Kauai Coffee.

Chocolate Strawberry Latte

Makes two servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Kauai Coffee Chocolate Strawberry coffee, brewed strong.
• 1 cup milk of choice (for a richer taste, consider using whole milk or a barista blend plant-based milk)
• 4 tablespoons strawberry syrup
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Chocolate shavings and fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brew 2 cups of Kauai Coffee Chocolate Strawberry coffee using your method of choice.
2. Heat the milk over medium heat in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Froth the milk using a milk frother or by whisking vigorously.
3. Stir the strawberry syrup into the brewed coffee.
4. Pour the flavored coffee into a large mug and gently add the frothed milk on top.
5. Top with whipped cream, then garnish with chocolate shavings and a fresh strawberry slice.

Chocolate Truffle Cappuccino

Makes two servings.

Ingredients:

• 4 shots of espresso ( we recommend Poipu Estate Espresso Roast or Typica Dark Roast)
• 1 cup frothed milk
• 2 chocolate truffles
• Cocoa powder and more chocolate truffles for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brew espresso using an automatic or manual brewer.
2. Heat milk and froth with a milk frother, steamer, or whisk to create a creamy, velvety foam.
3. Place a chocolate truffle in the bottom of each cup.
4. Pour two shots of the hot espresso over the truffles and let them melt.
5. Stir the coffee and chocolate and then spoon the frothed milk on top, creating a thick layer of foam.
6. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with a small chocolate truffle on the saucer for an added treat.

Kauai Coffee Espresso Martini

Makes two servings.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce Koloa Kauai Coffee Rum
• 2 ounces Kauai Coffee Peaberry Dark Roast, brewed and chilled
• Ice for shaker
• Optional: one ounce simple syrup or macadamia nut syrup for additional sweetness and flavor

1. Instructions: Add the vodka, Koloa Kauai Coffee Rum, Poipu Estate Espresso Roast Coffee, and optional syrup into a martini shaker with ice.
2. Shake the ingredients vigorously until well chilled.
3. Strain into two chilled cocktail or martini glasses. Serve over ice if desired.

Recommended Coffees

You can make these recipes with any of your favorite Kauai Coffees. We recommend the following flavored and dark roast options:

• Chocolate Strawberry 100% Hawaiian: With a hint of all natural flavoring added, this coffee has the warm, sweet taste of strawberry jam with a hint of milk chocolate, making this a perfect morning or afternoon treat.
• Poipu Estate Espresso Roast: Delicate but deep aroma, floral, with a well-rounded, full body that adds to the buttery mouthfeel.
• Typica: Flavorful, well-balanced coffee with a hint of tartness and ripe berries.
• Peaberry Dark Roast: Intense and lively with a pleasantly dry and smoky character when settled.

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