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

Posted on February 22, 2012 by dschwartz

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

Posted on February 22, 2012 by dschwartz

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

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice 800-200-5005 x315 custserv@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

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

Posted on February 8, 2012 by dschwartz

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
Caffe D’Vita Foodservice 800-200-5005 x315 custserv@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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What is a Chai Latte?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by dschwartz

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
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

 

 

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

Posted on February 3, 2012 by dschwartz

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

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice 800-200-5005 x315 custserv@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

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Caffe D’Vita: Smoothies are for Marathons

Posted on January 26, 2012 by dschwartz

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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Caffe D’Vita: Stuff to do Before the Chill Ends

Posted on January 26, 2012 by dschwartz

Layer on snuggly fashion accessories, buy some Uggs and try something steamy! Cool winter mornings, with a nip in the air and cozy evenings are but fleeting guests for another few weeks with the U.S. well into winter weather. While it might be bliss to park yourself in front of that fireplace and wile away your time, why not make the best of the wintry weather before it’s too late? There are a host of activities and list of things that you could do before the weather turns and springs on you.

Heat things up, pun intended, spend a few extra hours under the covers, indulge in a romantic evening in front of a fire or just enjoy the cozy warmth of a loved ones arms. Lose some fun-loving bets at board games or even cuddle up and watch that romantic movie. Get together with friends and family and build a cozy fire a warm for informal evening at home. It’s as close to heaven as one can get.

On a chilly winter day, try all of Caffe D’Vita’s delicious hot cappuccinos or hot chocolate drinks. For those who prefer the exotic taste of chai tea, make some Caffe D’Vita Enchanted Chai Tea Latte.

Winter months are also the best time to go for a long lazy Sunday brunch date or have some chicken soup for the soul, there’s nothing like a cup of steaming soup to lift your spirits after a long cold day.

Maybe, just maybe, it’s time to fall in love again. Now that could be with another person or perhaps it’s time to bring a snuggly new pet into your life. So, if you want to warm things up, have a fling, try something different and fall in love this winter. Cuddling is never more fun than in frosty winter weather.

Feel the warmth of a new love and cool air at the nape of your neck and enjoy all the warm delicious beverages Caffe D’Vita offers.

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 Caffe D’Vita Foodservice 800-200-5005 x315 custserv@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

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Sugar-Free Eggnog

Posted on December 21, 2011 by dschwartz

My grandfather is a twinkle-eyed twelve year-old during the holidays. I say this with more love and respect than you can imagine, of course, but facts are facts. He answers the phone with a “Gobble-Gobble” on Thanksgiving, scheming with the aim at shocking/scaring my Aunt Stacy one way or another. One time, a couple of years ago, he got up from the table and snuck out of the house. Minutes later, he returned with a clean-shaven face (something he hasn’t sported since his twenties). Stacy nearly fell out of her chair.

His enigmatic, sprite-like sense of humor has only become wonkier with age, and when you mix a little brandy into the equation, he is positively relentless. He orders “sky-juice” at restaurants in lieu of water and when relatives call bidding tidings of great joy, he tells my grandmother that, if it’s his girlfriend, he is not home.

Come Christmas time, he nearly dances a jig when eggnog hits the stores. To my grandmother’s chagrin, he bustles about stocking their refrigerator with as many cartons of eggnog as he can possibly fit. The twinkle in his eye grows brighter and the pranks on Stacy become more frequent.

The discovery of diabetes however, has understandably hindered this excitement. But fortunately, I recently found out that you can now make a traditional or “cooked” version of his favorite holiday treat, eggnog by using Caffe D’Vita’s Sugar-Free (containing Splenda) French Vanilla Cappuccino mix. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients for Eggnog: 4 separated egg yolks 4 separated egg whites 1/3 cup of Caffe D’Vita’s Sugar-Free French Vanilla mix 3 ounces of bourbon 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation:

In a bowl gradually add the 1/3 cup of Caffe D’Vita’s Sugar-Free French Vanilla mix and egg yolks and continue to beat the mixture until it is completely dissolved. Add bourbon and nutmeg and stir. Beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. In a bowl beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup of Caffe D’Vita’s Sugar-Free French Vanilla mix. Continue to beat the mixture until it is completely dissolved. Set it aside.

In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the egg and Vanilla mixture. Warm everything in the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bourbon. Pour everything into a medium mixing bowl.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture. For a final touch, serve the eggnog with a cinnamon stick or a sprig of mint. Chill everything and serve.

A family-run business whose reputation is matched only by the quality of their products, Caffe D’Vita has been gracing dinner tables and firesides for over 37 years. Each of our delicious, instant hot and cold beverage mixes are made with premium ingredients (without all of the trans fats, hydrogenated oils or gluten you find in competitors’ recipes) and they have a long shelf life. Order online at http://www.caffedvita.com.

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

Caffe D’Vita’s products have a long shelf life, are kosher, are quick to make, and can be used with either a blender or granita machine. The premium ingredients are guaranteed to produce accurate serving results every time. Our unique customer service and promotional support is backed by over 37 years of experience in the premium beverage industry. 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 37 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice 800-200-5005 x315 custserv@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Confessions of a Cappuccino Aficionado

Posted on December 14, 2011 by dschwartz

It is now December…and that makes me a very, very cold individual.

I don’t mean this in a Scrooge-like way…I love the holidays. I love that this is the time of year we get to be with the ones we love and celebrate, with each other and I thoroughly enjoy the decorations and baked treats that come with the holidays. My issue is with the weather. I am a tropical creature. I was designed to soak in the sun on the beach with a margarita in my hand. There was never a time that I recall authorizing this sudden shiver-inducing weather shift…it just happens.

There is, however, a silver lining to this chill-you-to-the-bone-ness that we like to refer to as “winter”: I now have an excuse to drink all of the cappuccino and hot chocolate I want. This is the time of year where I can freely indulge in the steamy spicy sweetness of a classic chai or the bright and fresh aroma of peppermint mocha…and that, in and of itself, is something to be holly and jolly about.

When I’m in the mood to snuggle up with a hot mug of cappuccino, the only brand I turn to is Caffe D’Vita. A family-run business whose reputation is matched only by the quality of their products, Caffe D’Vita has been gracing dinner tables and firesides for over 37 years. Each of their delicious, instant hot and cold beverage mixes are made with premium ingredients (without all of the trans fats, hydrogenated oils or gluten you find in competitors’ recipes) and they have a long shelf life, so your favorite instant beverage will last you throughout the holiday season.

Order online at http://www.caffedvita.com.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup: Blended Iced Coffees Premium Cappuccino Mix Fruit Cream Smoothies Hot Cocoa Espresso Chai Tea Lattes Iced Cappuccinos Single Serve Envelopes. Caffe D’Vita’s products have a long shelf life, are kosher, are quick to make, and can be used with either a blender or granita. The premium ingredients are guaranteed to produce accurate serving results every time. Our unique customer service and promotional support is backed by over 37 years of experience in the premium beverage industry.

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

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers. To contact us, simply 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 37 years.

Caffe D’Vita Food Service800-200-5005 x315
Email: Custserve@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Create Your Best Summer Smoothies with Caffe D’Vita’s Vanilla Base Mix

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dschwartz

With the summer season just around the bend, more and more customers are looking for light snacks that are as healthy and energizing as they are cool and refreshing.

This season, infuse Caffe D’Vita’s unique vanilla base with the fresh sun-ripened fruit or fruit concentrates and syrups. Cool and refreshing, fruit smoothies made with Caffe D’Vita’s neutral creamy Vanilla base are designed to make every sip of your blended drinks light and flavorful. Tip your hat to the past with a nostalgic 50/50 Bar Smoothie by pouring Orange juice into our vanilla base into a blender with some ice.

Create a tropic oasis in every sip by blending our vanilla base with syrup concentrates like blueberry, pomegranate, and Acai. From Pina Coladas to Mango Passion Smoothies, Caffe D’Vita’s creamy Vanilla base makes every sip a delight. Made from only premium ingredients, this kosher vanilla base is gluten free and has a long shelf life. At Caffe D’Vita, we guarantee that our vanilla base will produce accurate serving results every time.

For foodservice customers, our unique customer service and promotional support is backed by over 37 years of experience in the premium beverage industry. Caffe D’Vita remains dedicated to the ideal of developing and producing only the finest premium products with outstanding customer service. We listen to our customers and continue to pursue new and exciting products for them. 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 36 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 custserv@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

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Caffe D’Vita Sugar-Free Drinks Are Great For Kids

Posted on July 20, 2011 by dschwartz

Caffe D’Vita offers a lineup of sugar-free products that are made with Splenda®. They are designed specifically for those health conscious customers with glucose imbalances and for those who are simply watching their weight. Each delicious flavor is made without sugar, hydrogenated oils or trans fats.

These sugar-free blends won’t spike your glucose levels and are brimming with all of the rich, creamy flavor you’ve come to expect from Caffe D’Vita.  Treat yourself and your family to timeless flavors like classic Mocha and French Vanilla Cappuccinos or indulge in a steaming cup of sugar-free creamy Hot Chocolate.

Visit their website, at http://www.caffedvita.com/sfree.htm, for the complete list of products, along with discounts and special promotions.

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 36 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
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Beat the Summer Heat with a Blended Iced Coffee

Posted on July 20, 2011 by dschwartz

While we do wait for the summer season to slip into airy light shirts and shorts, the heat in the midst of summer can be relentless.

In the mornings it’s nice because we can enjoy that low-intensity balmy weather. By high noon, though, most of us are fanning ourselves off and wiping our brows. We find ourselves scanning our refrigerators for something ice cold to take with us to the beach to help beat the heat.

This season, ward off the dizzying heat with a blended iced coffee drink from Caffe D’Vita. Caffe D’Vita’s Premium coffee mixes come in five delicious flavors, including Mocha Latte, Caramel Latte, Coffee, Vanilla Latte and the Double Mocha Latte.

Rich and smooth, each of these blended coffee drinks can be made in a blender or poured over ice for a refreshing summer treat. They can be mixed with coffee and are excellent for summer mornings or a great brunch highlight beverage for after dinner, an ideal way for making iced drinks at home and an excellent budget-friendly way to cool off and indulge throughout the season.

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 36 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
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Caffe D’Vita Cappuccino, Hot Cocoa and Chai

Posted on October 14, 2011 by dschwartz

There is something so quaint about inviting somebody over for coffee. Whether you’re entertaining guests or you are simply catching up with neighbors and friends, serving coffee is a traditional gesture that is both simple and hospitable.

The phrasing is, of course, just a figure of speech. These days, we are not simply limited to the conventional standard pot of coffee or the kettle of Earl Grey.

Made with Arabica coffee and the finest flavorings, Caffe D’Vita’s cappuccinos come in flavors ranging from Sugar-Free French Vanilla and Mocha to Unique blends featuring hazelnut and amaretto. Indulge in the white chocolate or english toffee or savor the delightful hint of Seville orange in our delightful Orange Mocha.

Caffe D’Vita’s Enchanted Chai Tea Latte provides a comforting blend of exotic teas, spices and milk that can be enjoyed anytime. Serve it hot, iced, or blended for the perfect premium Chai Frappe or it can be added to baked goods like muffins and cakes. At Caffe D’Vita you can pick between either classic spiced chai, vanilla chai, or (back by popular demand), our chocolate chai.

If your chocolate fix requires something a bit more traditional, try a steaming cup of our classic Hot Cocoa. We use Dutch-processed cocoa to create a premium chocolate beverage that is rich and creamy and can be enjoyed throughout the day.

Products are available in 2-lb bags for food service. Single-serve packets and 1-lb canisters are also available.

If you are planning on entertaining guests or if you want to bring something other than the typical casserole or bundt cake to the next dinner party, you can prepare up to 3.8 gallons of cappuccino, hot cocoa, or chai tea and keep it in an airpot. Incredibly efficient and easy to transport, airpots will save you money in the long run because you can keep your coffee warm for hours without wasting electricity.

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 37 years.

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

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
custserv@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Coffee Houses Prefer Caffe D’Vita’s Powdered Bases

Posted on October 14, 2011 by dschwartz

For the past 37 years, Caffe D’Vita’s award-winning powdered bases have been the number 1 pick among coffee houses and food distributors. They are made to mix with water but you can also make with milk or coffee, what’s great is that they can even be used in baking treats for your pastry shelf.

Rich and smooth, each beverage made from Caffe D’Vita’s powdered bases is guaranteed to be well balanced, with just the right amount of sugar. Our bases compliment and enhance fresh ingredients like juice and coffee and add texture to smoothies and blended drinks.

Whether your clientele comes in from the sweltering summer heat looking to beat the heat with a mocha frappuccino or they’re winding down their day with a soothing chai latte on the way home, our powdered mixes are guaranteed to please, providing accurate serving results every time.

For a 16 ounce drink, pour 2 scoops of powder into the blender. Our 60cc scoop is included in each food service case. Products are available in 3.5-lb bags, packed five to a case.

Caffe D’Vita’s products have a long shelf life, are kosher and gluten free, are quick to make and can be used with either a blender or granita machine. The premium ingredients are guaranteed to produce accurate serving results every time. For foodservice customers, our unique customer service and promotional support is backed by over 37 years of experience in the premium beverage industry.

Caffe D’Vita remains dedicated to the ideal of developing and producing only the finest premium products with outstanding customer service. We listen to our customers and continue to pursue new and exciting products for them.

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 36 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
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

 

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Caffe D’Vita Smoothies – America’s Most Popular Smoothie Flavors

Posted on October 14, 2011 by dschwartz

As invigorating and delightful as the summer sun can be, by the end of September most of us have had enough. You can’t help it. When the air ripples in front of you and the temperature inside your car makes your skin burn up, nothing feels or tastes better than an ice-cold smoothie.

This season, as you come in from the sweltering heat, cool off with a freezing-cold tropical fruit smoothie from Caffe D’Vita. Healthy and energizing, each of our refreshing smoothies is touched with the fresh taste of ripe juicy fruit. Slip off to your own tropical oasis with our exotic Banana Strawberry, Honeydew, Mixed Berry, Mango and Passion Fruit smoothies. Indulge in the classic flavors of Vanilla, Orange, Peach or Strawberry…or take a reflective moment in the shade with our new Green Tea smoothie.
Our complete foodservice lineup includes 16 of America’s most popular flavors:

CAFFE D’VITA FRUIT CREAM SMOOTHIES
MIXED BERRY
PASSION FRUIT
STRAWBERRY
ORANGE
MANGO
PEACH
HONEYDEW
GREEN TEA
BANANA STRAWBERRY
VANILLA BASE (add coffee or unique flavorings/ingredients)

 

CAFFE D’VITA CLASSIC CREAM SMOOTHIES
PRALINES n’ CREAM
PEANUT BUTTER
COCOA FREEZE
VANILLA BEAN
COOKIES n’ CREAM
ROCKY ROAD
All of our premium mixes contain no hydrogenated oils, no trans fats, no cholesterol. They are also gluten free and kosher. Imagine all the drinks you can make with Caffe D’Vita smoothies.

Download our foodservice sell sheets
Fruit Cream Smoothie PDF

Classic Cream Smoothie PDF

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 37 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
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Caffe D’Vita – Irish Creamtini

Posted on October 14, 2011 by dschwartz

When done right, a chilled martini can be the perfect thing at the end of a long day. One particularly favorable quality of a martini is that the variations on this drink seem to know no end or boundary.

While experimenting with various ways to create the perfect martini—try adding Caffe D’Vita’s Irish Cream powdered cappuccino mix to the blend. Smooth and delicious, our Irish Creamtini is just sweet enough to counteract the bitter flavor of the gin or vodka without overpowering it. Try this recipe:

In a metal martini shaker, add:
2 oz of prepared Caffe D’Vita Irish Cream mix
2 oz of vodka
A splash of very chilled Martini & Rossi Dry Vermouth
A lemon twist
Crushed Ice (a note about this: Cubed is fine, but Crushed will make it colder)
½ oz Vanilla syrup (this part is optional)

Take the glass out of the fridge (you should chill it for about 10 minutes before using it), and pour a small amount of the vermouth into it. Swirl the vermouth in the glass that the sides of the glass are coated. Discard the vermouth. Rim the glass with the lemon twist. Pour your gin or vodka into a shaker over lots of ice. Shake well until cold and pour into the martini glass. Twist the lemon, well, twist over the martini and balance it along the rim (or just drop it in the glass the way you would in the case of a cosmo).

If you don’t like the lemon and cream flavor/texture combo, try rimming the glass with chocolate sauce and dusting a bit of cinnamon on top of the martini. You can use olives, but it’s not really recommended.

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 37 years.

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

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Caffe D’Vita: 37 Years of Quality and Dedicated Service

Posted on November 1, 2011 by dschwartz

In a fickle and disruptive economic climate, many family-run businesses have taken a hard hit. Despite the downturn of the market, however, Caffe D’Vita has managed to thrive: surviving and pressing on, all the while keeping the competitive edge we’ve maintained for the last 37 years. That is because we believe that a stable family business recognizes the emotional impact of their leadership style on the company, its employees, and customers.

It is only through combining passion and professionalism that we can thrive in an ever-changing, ever-temperamental business climate. We hold true to the values inherent in our company’s family-based philosophy. We also keep a long-term perspective because we know first-hand that when times are tough it is important that you rely on companies and individuals you can trust.

Our customers are our main priority. That is why for the last 37 years, Caffe D’Vita has maintained a reputation for pristine customer service and for the excellent quality of our products. Made with only premium ingredients, each and every serving of our premium beverage mixes is guaranteed to exceed your standards and expectations. That simple promise is how we have built our business.

We firmly believe that it is only through honest hard work and dedication to one’s clientele that a business can survive. The beverage industry is changing. We’ve watched companies down-size and merge; we’ve seen them change their product lines and pricing policies. It is only through sticking to your values; to the rules you hold to throughout life, that longevity is possible. We view our clients as extensions of our family: as people that matter.
That is why we listen to our customers.

Caffe D’Vita will continue to produce the finest Instant Cappuccinos, Lattes, Smoothies and Blended Iced Drinks available today. We refuse to sacrifice the quality of our products in favor of cheaper ingredients. We refuse to change our pricing policies or business methods. Building a business on trust is far more important, and that kind of honest communication will always win out in the end.

We remain dedicated to developing new and exciting products. Please visit our 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 37 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
800-200-5005 x315
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie and Cappuccino

Posted on November 1, 2011 by dschwartz

I love autumn. I love the crisp air and the cozy nights by the fire—I love the excitement of the holidays and the way we immediately feel closer to our loved ones. There’s just something so intimate about holiday traditions and I take comfort in knowing that everyone else feels the same way.

Our senses pick up on so many wonderful sensations during the holiday season. We feel the cold air coming in, we see the leaves changing, we hear the sounds of crunching leaves. And then there are the smells and tastes!

Growing up, I remember two very distinct scents that would trigger that sense of comfort and the exciting “the holidays are here” feeling: the cinnamon broomstick my mother always hung on the front door…and the scent of pumpkin pie lingering throughout the house.

The thing I’ve always liked about pumpkins (other than the fact, of course, that they are delicious) is that they are the one food that really offers a transition between holidays. We carve them up in October and then, in November, we bake them into pies and puddings—breads and muffins.

Pumpkins are so incorporated into our fall and winter festivities that even the scent of cooked pumpkin stirs within us a sense of togetherness and comfort. In this season, we coax the sweet scent and flavor of pumpkin for use in every possible way, from pies and muffins to candles and even lotions and soaps. But isn’t that what’s great about ‘pumpkin’!

This holiday, enjoy that much-coveted pumpkin fix with Caffe D’Vita’s traditional Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino mix. Creamy and delicious, this all-natural mix is excellent when served hot for the holidays and even goes well in a smoothie year-round.

Just place two teaspoons of Caffe D’Vita’s premium Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino mix into a 6-oz cup and add 5-oz of hot water. Stir thoroughly and top it with whipped cream lightly dusted with pumpkin spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

If you want to make a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie, blend 3-oz of water or milk, 3 large ice cubes and 3 teaspoons of Caffe D’Vita’s premium Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino mix into a blender. Blend it until it’s smooth and pour it into a frosty glass. Top it with whipped cream and dust it with pumpkin spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

Caffe D’Vita’s products have a long shelf life, are kosher, are quick to make, and can be made hot or cold and with either a blender or granita machine. The premium ingredients are guaranteed to produce accurate serving results every time. Our unique customer service and promotional support is backed by over 37 years of experience in the premium beverage industry.

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 37 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
800-200-5005 x315
custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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Holiday Traditions and Candy Cane Lore

Posted on November 14, 2011 by dschwartz

Just before Christmas, in seventeenth century Europe, a choirmaster looked over his notes regarding that year’s Christmas pageant. The event was to be spectacular: a drawn-out affair complete with living mangers and live animals—reenactments and beautifully performed psalms. A visual delight for church patrons, it was designed to truly celebrate the Christmas story. The adults would be delighted; the children would be bored.

The choirmaster reflected over this. What good would it be to plan such an extravagant performance if there would be children rustling and sighing throughout the whole thing?

And then he came up with a solution. At this time, in lieu of the modern pacifier, parents would occupy unruly children with sticks of white sugar. The choirmaster—in an effort to calm the restless kids—ordered that enough sticks of sugar be available to hand out to all of the children. He even found a way to tie it in with the Christmas story: instead of handing out straight sticks, he had them fashioned into the symbol of a shepherd’s: crook or cane.

The idea was such a success that, before long, it was being implemented throughout Europe. These candy canes were eventually given several symbolic meanings that tied them into the bible and, of course, throughout history more have been added.

The hardness of the candy supposedly represents the Church’s foundation (like solid rock). The white canes were also symbolic of Mary’s purity during the conception. The fact that held upside down, the shape of the Shepherd’s Crook becomes a “J” (for Jesus) only further encouraged its popularity. The refreshing peppermint flavor of a candy cane even hints to hyssop—which was a purification herb listed in the Old Testament.

The candy cane made its first reported debut in America in 1847, when a German immigrant hung the canes on his Christmas tree in Ohio. The then all-white candy decorated Christmas cards and became one of the many symbols associated with Christmas and the holiday season.

Around 1900, the look of the cane shifted: three red stripes suddenly appeared. The stripes are said to represent many things: the trinity, the blood spilled by Christ at Cavalry’s tree, and Christ’s love being among them. When a candy cane has a green stripe, it is symbolic of gift-giving.

From then-on-out, Candy Canes were striped.

Refreshingly sweet and seeped in religious lore, peppermint candy canes have become so integrated into holiday traditions that even the simple taste of peppermint makes us think of donning our stockings and decking the halls.

At Caffe D’Vita, you can bring the refreshing tradition of sweet peppermint home with our delicious Peppermint Mocha Cappuccinos.

Just add 5 ounces of water or milk to 3 teaspoons of our premium Peppermint Mocha Mix into your favorite 6-ounce mug and stir. Top it with whipped cream and dust it with some green sprinkles. Top it with whipped cream and dust it with some green sprinkles or if you like add a classic red-and-white candy cane stirrer and it’s ready to serve. Add a classic red-and-white candy cane stirrer and it’s ready to serve.

You can also combine 3 ounces of dairy, almond or soy milk into a blender with 3 tablespoons of all-natural Peppermint Mocha mix and 3 ice cubes. Blend it together until it’s smooth for a minty smoothie or add peppermint schnapps and serve it as a cocktail with a crushed candy cane rim.

Caffe D’Vita’s products have a long shelf life, are kosher, are quick to make, and can be used with either a blender or granita. The premium ingredients are guaranteed to produce accurate serving results every time. Our unique customer service and promotional support is backed by over 37 years of experience in the premium beverage industry.

To contact us, simply call 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 36 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup:

Blended Iced Coffees

Premium Cappuccino Mix

Fruit Cream Smoothies

Hot Cocoa

Espresso

Chai Tea Lattes

Iced Cappuccinos

Single Serve Envelopes

Caffe D’Vita Food Service

800-200-5005 x315 Custserve@bradbarry.com www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

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Holiday Spirits

Posted on November 14, 2011 by dschwartz

When I was a kid, I loved hot chocolate. Big surprise, huh? Aside from my sister, who for some very strange reason used to pretend she was allergic to chocolate when we were kids, and is a mystery still left unsolved. I now notice that as a grown woman in her twenties that strange allergy seems to have miraculously lifted. Every child to my knowledge likes hot chocolate.

What’s not to like? It’s just about perfect: a warm drink from the bitter cold that brings you close to the table: your cold little hands burning up as they clasp around the mug. Not to mention it’s chocolate: even the ancients used to refer to it as the “gift from the gods”. My love affair with a perfectly brewed cup of hot cocoa continues to this very day.

As I’ve grown up, however, my girlfriends and I have developed a taste for a slightly different variation: adult hot chocolate, if you will. I have one friend (a pastry chef to boot—you can imagine how handy she becomes around the holidays) that particularly favors a simple shot (or two) of Bailey’s Irish Crème in her hot cocoa. I, personally, prefer the recipe for a Hot Chocolate Almond listed below (I also like Toasted Almonds and drink Almond Milk…are you sensing a pattern here?)

There are several really delicious recipes for spiked hot chocolate floating around, and every one of them offers a slightly unique take on an otherwise simple and almost perfect beverage. I’ve compiled a short list of some of them for you here. Hope you enjoy J.

For this one, you’ll need 2 ounces of Butterscotch Schnapps, ½ an ounce of Amaretto Almond Liqueur, 5 ounces of Caffe D’Vita’s Premium Hot Cocoa Mix and 1 ounce of whipped cream.

Pour the butterscotch schnapps, amaretto and hot chocolate into a mug or spiffy looking Irish Coffee glass if you’ve got one and stir it all together. Top it with whipped cream and serve it. Sometimes I’ll put a sliver of strawberry on the rim of the glass for a garnish—it’s up to you. You can also use one of those icing-filled cookie sticks as stirrers.

Dreamy Chocolate Winter

The Dreamy Chocolate Winter is another one of my favorites (probably because it too involves Amaretto). You’ll need an ounce of Irish Cream, 1 ounce of Kahlua (my parents make great homemade Kahlua…so I’m predisposed to think it’s the best choice) an ounce of Amaretto and 6 ounces of Caffe D’Vita’s Premium Hot Cocoa.

Just add all of the ingredients together and stir it. This one has so many tastes going on that I would try it first before adding any whipped cream. Maybe some cinnamon would go well on top.

Godiva Peppermint Patty
Because he was always woefully addicted to Thin Mints whenever my sister would sell Girl Scout cookies, this one instantly makes me think of my dad. You’ll need about ½ a cup of Caffe D’Vita’s Premium Hot Cocoa, 1 shot of peppermint schnapps, and 1 shot of Godiva liqueur.

Pour the hot cocoa into a brandy snifter and add the liqueur and schnapps. Sit back and swirl them together. The original recipe calls for whipped cream, but I think it looks tacky in the glass and takes away from that spark of peppermint you get from the drink. It’s up to you.

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Make the Perfect Cup of Hot Cocoa

Posted on February 3, 2012 by dschwartz

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.

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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

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice 800-200-5005 x315 custserv@bradbarry.com
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

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