Salute! – Raise Your Espresso Martini, Glass!

This drink is an alcoholic eye-opener with a sophisticated twist. It shouldn’t come as any surprise that espresso aficionados would somehow incorporate their favorite coffee products into at least one of its prepared drinks. We’ve gone right ahead and created the Espresso Martini.

While obviously not for a martini purist, the Espresso Martini, chilled and poured into a martini glass, features a healthy dose of vanilla vodka, a splash of Kahlua for its silky texture and creamy flavor, and a double shot of Caffe D’Vita espresso.

Caffe D’Vita’s espresso really makes the difference so your martini is not overly sweet like when made with espresso-flavored vodka. We love to serve our Espresso Martinis in the bright sunshine during brunch over the weekend at an outdoor table. The Espresso Martini makes for an interesting alternative to the Bloody Mary or Mimosa. An alcoholic eye opener with a sophisticated twist, coupled with a plate of French toast and eggs makes for a pretty solid Sunday brunch.

Caffe D’Vita’s espresso is also perfect for Mochas, Lattes or using as a gourmet ingredient for baking or cooking. It’s naturally roasted and processed European style espresso that can add outstanding coffee flavor to any drink!

We rather enjoy the inherent sophistication of drinking something out of a martini glass? Everything looks sophisticated when it’s in a martini glass. That’s just science…right?

How to make the Espresso Martini:
A double shot of Caffe D’Vita’s Premium European Style Espresso!
(Don’t use espresso-flavored vodka.)
A full pour of vanilla-flavored vodka
Dash of Kahlua
Combine ingredients and shake over ice; pour into chilled martini glass.

Enjoy!

Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products. Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

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Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 38 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

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Grandpa’s St. Patrick’s Day Advice About Irish Coffee

Grandpa’s trick knee told him a cold snap was coming, so he would start mulling over the fundamentals of hot alcohol.

Safety first, he would say. The first thing to look out for with hot drinks is the heat. The last thing you need, as a hostess sweating to entertain the guests inevitably crammed into your gracious kitchen, is for one of the gals to catch her sweater on fire. The reek of charred cashmere displeases. If you want to drink hot cocoa with peppermint Schnapps, topped off with Reddi-wip, then I want to see your ID, and I also want you to know that Reddi-wip cans may be flammable at a high temperature. A can of Reddi-wip does not count as a fire extinguisher. In fact, Reddi-wip may itself be flammable at a high temperature.

Another note on applied thermodynamics: In terms of the quality of the beverage experience, the problem is not the heat but the tepidity. They’re hot drinks, not warm drinks. The glow of the liquor should radiate through the purging scorch of the mixer and the good tingle of the seasonings. Get the drinks close to bubbling, and make them small. Served in large portions, hot drinks turn gaggingly unpalatable down the stretch as sweetness gets sticky and sediment piles into your epiglottis. Always pre-warm the cup.

For an Irish Coffee you need an 8-ounce stemmed glass in the shape of a tulip … The glass forces you into the correct proportions … You don’t want the coffee-to-whiskey ratio to be any greater than 3:1

According to the National Institute of Health, alcohol decreases your core body temperature. According to them the sweltering stuff will affect you sooner than if you drank the same drink cold, chilled, iced. In those conditions the stomach must warm the stuff up to body temperature before absorption can take place; taken hot, it will start getting to you at once. It’s always best to plan ahead according to your individual needs and foibles. It might be prudent to ensure that you have a designated driver.

But go no further, no fancier. Caffe D’Vita Irish Cream Cappuccino makes it so easy. Sometimes there is simply no need to be either clever or original.

I recently visited a friend’s home who served the best Irish coffee on earth. Its bottom layer a blend of Caffe D’Vita Espresso and Powdered Caffe D’Vita Irish Cream Cappuccino mix add Irish whiskey to taste! And then a final broad band of heavy cream that had been brought to a quasi-solid state in a cold cocktail shaker; it was fluffy magic and offered invigorating contrast with the steaming drink.

Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products. Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.
Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 38 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
[email protected]
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Who Can Resist a Mug of Frothy Caffe D’Vita Hot Cocoa?

How can anybody not be drawn to a big mug of frothy hot chocolate which has been attacked by a generous dollop of whipped cream and topped off with marshmallows? I feel it is my lifetime global obligation to frequent as many hot chocolate selling establishments, and consume as much hot chocolate as I can!  Well somebody has to do it!

Hot Chocolate is great especially in the winter time when it’s cold outside I look forward to coming inside where it’s warm and enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate. I mean who doesn’t love hot chocolate? Some of the best memories I have as a kid are drinking hot chocolate with my parents.

As an adult I’ve done some serious research into the best hot chocolates on the market and I must say that the best hot cocoa I’ve ever gleefully thrown back has been Caffe D’Vita’s Premium hot cocoa.

I used to love homemade hot chocolate, and the ritual of stirring dark, rich, unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar on the stove. But I quickly lost interest the first time I tried one of Caffe D’Vita’s gourmet hot chocolate mix. Caffe D’Vita uses Dutch processed European chocolate in their premium hot cocoa. It is so rich in flavor and at the same time soothing and creamy.

Caffe D’Vita’s Premium hot cocoa is low in fat, has no hydrogenated oils, has no Trans fat and its gluten free. Unlike other supermarket version, these mixes are dreamy rich and packed with everything that’s right and good about one of the world’s favorite foods. True aficionados of chocolate will appreciate the incredibly complex flavor of this seductively rich, cocoa. Because of its premium cocoa and rich, velvety creamer you only use water to make.

Those with a serious sweet tooth but watching their sugar intake will also love Caffe D’Vita’s premium sugar free hot cocoa.

Caffe D’Vita’s sugar free hot cocoa is a chocolaty-sweet sugar free version of our premium hot cocoa and is sweetened with Splenda. Our sugar free hot cocoa mix is a surprisingly good alternative for those who need to reduce their sugar intake. Our sugar free hot cocoa uses the finest flavorings & ingredients and is the best instant sugar free hot cocoa available. It is low in hydrogenated oils, has no Trans fat, and is gluten free & wheat free!

Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products. Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.
Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 38 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
[email protected]
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

 

Caffe D’Vita Smoothie, a Nice Change of Pace in the Mornings

I have managed to stick to my goal of getting healthy for a whole month now. Not that I haven’t cheated. I have. More than I would probably like to admit. That whole 30th birthday week was pretty much a fattening food and quite a bit of wine free-for-all. But two weeks of guilt and lots of exercise and I am finally back on track.

That being said on occasion I am beginning to crave something different in the mornings on occasion. 4 weeks of eating yogurt for breakfast and a girl starts to want something different. Go figure!!

Smoothies immediately came to mind because who doesn’t love a smoothie (beside my son who doesn’t love anything fruit related. It was at this point that I realized that I do not own a blender. How did this happen? Where have I gone wrong in my life? Where the heck is my blender?!! Oh yes. Now I remember. It blew up a couple years ago. There wasn’t actual shrapnel but there was smoke. That counts as an explosion in my book.

My morning fruit smoothie is a nice change of pace and a great way to eat bananas that are past their prime. You can throw any fruit in here, fresh or frozen. I just use what I have on hand. The kids loved it. Well, I should say my daughter loved it.

My Morning Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup hulled strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1 kiwi, peeled
1 mushy banana
1 6oz. container of honey Greek yogurt
1 T honey
1 ½ cups of ice
2-3 Oz of Caffe D’Vita Fruit Cream Smoothie Vanilla Base
Granola to top

Instructions
Set aside half of the container of yogurt and the granola for topping.
Blend the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Separate into 4 glasses and top with yogurt and granola.

Enjoy!

Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products. Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315. Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 39 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

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Smoothies: They’re Good for You – Here Are Four New Recipes

Fresh made smoothies provide an excellent source of bio-available vitamins and minerals which partner with enzymes and co-enzymes. Vitamins activate enzymes. Without the vitamins they simply cannot work the way they’re intended. Enzymes are essential for absorbing, digesting, and converting food. Enzymes produce energy at the cellular level and are critical for most of the metabolic activities taking place in your body.

Your body can absorb more of the vitamins and minerals than if you ate the fruits and vegetables by themselves.. Many of the nutrients are stuck in the fiber and by blending fruits and vegetables; you break down the fiber and release the vital nutrients into a form your body can more easily use.

Not to mention smoothies taste great and are refreshing and have their own benefits, and kids are more likely to drink these than to sit down and actually consume the amounts of fruits and/or vegetables they should. As interest in health and nutrition grows, more and more people are trying protein smoothies as a way to lose weight or enhance their sports performance. Boosting metabolism: by replacing certain meals with smoothies may help you reduce your daily calories, which can help you lose weight and build muscle.

If you’re getting tired of the same old normal bland smoothie try something fun and new, try out these new recipes. All you need is a blender Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Bean Powder and the ingredients for the smoothie that you want to make. These all take under 5 minutes and taste magical!

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Banana Split
2 Tablespoons of Caffe D’Vita Classic Cream Smoothie Vanilla Bean powder
1 medium sized banana I/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 teaspoon of chocolate

Strawberry Banana Fusion
2 Tablespoons of Caffe D’Vita Classic Cream Smoothie Vanilla Bean powder
1 Cup of plain Greek yogurt
½ cup of fresh strawberries
½ medium sized banana
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Caribbean Sensation
2 Tablespoons of Caffe D’Vita Classic Cream Smoothie Vanilla Bean powder
1 cup of fresh mango
1 cup of fresh pineapple
1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt

Tropical Blast
2 Tablespoons of Caffe D’Vita Classic Cream Smoothie Vanilla Bean powder
½ cup of plain Greek yogurt 1 cup of apples (diced & peeled)
½ cup of orange sherbet
½ cup of pineapple
Put in blender and blend until smooth. Drink immediately.

Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products. Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315. Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 39 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

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Why Can’t Every Day be Valentine’s Day?!

Valentine’s Day may be shrouded in mystery as far as its origins are concerned but there’s no doubting the growing popularity or the excuse it gives us all to express a little of our romantic side. And there’s no better way to say “I love you!” than through the time-honored gift of chocolate. Yes, cards are fine and so are flowers – but let’s face it, you can’t eat or drink them. The act of sharing a divine and chocolaty Caffe D’Vita Mocha Cappuccino with the one you love is surely part and parcel of the day’s enjoyment.

Choose any or all six of our chocolate favorites for only $25.00, over 30% off the regular price of $36.00 for a limited time. A sweetheart of a deal from Caffe D’Vita! Slowly sipping a cup of White Chocolate Cappuccino, Chocolate Chai, Hot Cocoa, Sugar Free Hot Cocoa, Cocoa Freeze Smoothie, or White Chocolate Raspberry Cappuccino excites the imagination. So let’s think chocolate this Valentine’s Day and you never know where it all might lead! Certainly, the golden age of romance is alive and well in the range of Valentine’s Day offerings from Caffe D’Vita’s “For the Love of Chocolate” Special!!

Our chocolate selection has been specially selected for Valentine’s Day and is perfect for all who are hopelessly head over heels in love. Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products.

Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315. Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 39 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino
Mix Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes
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Make the Perfect Cup of Hot Cocoa

You can make the perfect cup of hot cocoa using Caffe D’Vita premium hot cocoa mix. We use only premium Dutch processed Chocolate, which gives a smoother, creamier mix of ingredients. Caffe D’Vita’s premium hot cocoa is rich in flavor yet it is low fat, with no hydrogenated oils, no trans fats, and is gluten free.

There’s nothing wrong with making a large batch of hot cocoa, you can let the cocoa sit refrigerating it overnight, and reheat it to enjoy the next day. The flavors infuse just a bit and your hot cocoa will be even darker, smoother and creamier the next day.

Try experimenting with flavors. Add an extra flavor with a pinch of a spice such as ground chili or chipotle chili. Also try pairing hot cocoa with orange, peanut butter, banana or caramel syrups.

At Caffe D’Vita our Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products.

Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315. Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 39 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino
Mix Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

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www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

What is a Chai Latte?

The word “chai” means “tea” in many Asian and European languages but in North America most people are referring to “masala chai” when they ask for “chai”.

Masala chai is a black tea brewed with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs; usually cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, pepper, anise seed and a touch of honey.  A Chai Latte is an excellent sweet, spicy and creamy drink made with steamed milk or cream. They are super yummy!

A chai latte (sometimes called chai tea latte) is a latte made with a masala chai tea concentrate and steamed milk.  Essentially it is a latte that replaces the espresso part with a masala chai tea concentrate instead.

Chai is a spiced black tea. So it’s basically a spiced tea with the steamed milk. It does contain caffeine and is sweetened but it still contains some of the healthy qualities of tea. Chai lattes are creamy, sweet, spicy, and delicious! A Chai latte is an alternative to espressos, cappuccinos and standard lattes and is great hot or cold.

Caffe D’Vita’s  Enchanted Chai Tea Lattes are a comforting blend of exotic tea, spices and milk that can be enjoyed anytime, delicious hot, iced or blended.

Celebrities who enjoy our Enchanted Chai Tea Lattes include Hayden Panettiere, Adrian Brody, Bruce Willis, Steven Spielberg, Paula Abdul, Kristen Chenoweth, and Travis Barker.

At Caffe D’Vita our Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products. Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.
Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 38 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes
Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
[email protected]
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

 

 

If You’ve Never Had a Smoothie Before, Now Might be a Good Time to Start

If you’ve never had a smoothie before, now might be a good time to start. Smoothies can be just about anything you want them to be, from a slushy fruit beverage to a creamy milkshake-like thick vitamin-packed treat. Though the smoothie boom is often associated with the 1970s and 1980s, it’s a term that actually goes back to at least the 1940s, when cookbooks for the blender offered recipes for pineapple and banana smoothies. Some smoothies are healthier than others, but even the most basic smoothie is obviously better for you than canned drinks, not to mention more filling and satisfying, so you tend to consume less.

I love smoothies and I am always out there on the lookout for other new and exciting and healthy refreshments. I recently discovered Caffe D’Vita’s Smoothie mixes. I’m excited about these Smoothie mixes because they are made with a combination of a great creamer, premium ingredients, and unique fruit flavors that produces an outstanding smoothie. Go ahead make a smoothie with Caffe D’Vita’s Smoothie mix or add your favorite fruits and even some protein powder to one of Caffe D’Vita’s base smoothie mixes. You’ll soon discover just how versatile Caffe D’Vita’s Fruit Cream Smoothie mix can be.

Caffe D’Vita’s Fruit Cream Smoothies are low in fat, have no hydrogenated oils, no trans fat, and are gluten free. The Caffe D’Vita brand is associated with a “healthy, active lifestyle” but I just love smoothies for the taste.

Customer Service and Premium Ingredients remain our greatest priorities as we continue to develop new and exciting products. Please shop the website for a complete listing of products available to you…our valued customer.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315. Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 39 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino
Mix Fruit Cream Smoothies
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

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Caffe D’Vita: Smoothies are for Marathons

In the last three years I’ve become a marathoner and I’m looking to run the race of my life soon. If you think smoothies are delicious and you like to workout strenuously, like I do, then keep reading.

I realize that smoothies might not be ideal in January where you live. But I live in Orlando, Florida where the weather is always perfect so it is completely acceptable for me to drink smoothies all year around. My suggestion to you is to pretend like you live in Orlando and end your workouts with a smoothie no matter what it is like outside.

I have been into smoothies for some time now. For a summer in college I worked at a place that made smoothies and I have likened myself an expert ever since. Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to replenish your body after a hard workout or long run.

My goal when I make a smoothie is to put back as much energy into my body as I can to replace those that I just used during my exercise.

These days I may add: Frozen Black Berries, Frozen Mango Chunks, fresh Kiwis, fresh Banana, some 100% Pomegranate Juice, protein powder, or a handful of slivered almonds. But all smoothies should begin with Caffe D’Vita’s Vanilla Base (link to website) A good rule of thumb is that I tend to follow is that a smoothie should have a variety of colors before it is blended

Using either cubed or crushed ice with a traditional blender works very well, although I like my smoothies thick but am too impatient to consume with a spoon..

Hopefully you found this helpful. For the most part though, all it takes are some good Caffe D’Vita powdered mix ingredients and a blender. If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.

Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for over 39 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup Blended Iced Coffees Premium Cappuccino Mix Fruit Cream Smoothies Premium Base Mixes Classic Cream Smoothies Hot Cocoa Espresso Chai Tea Lattes Iced Cappuccinos Single Serve Envelopes

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice

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