Whether you are a foodie, coffee lover, or coffee connoisseur, Black Powder Coffee has just the brew for you to elevate your family and friends holiday gathering experience! Our team has curated a coffee pairing list of some of our go-to brunch and dessert favorites for a flavor explosion that will please your taste buds along with your guests.
In this edition, we will be revving up our taste buds for brunch with Black Powder Coffee! We’ve included pairing notes for meal planning. Whether you like single origin, blends, a bit of flavor or decaf, we have you covered. We’ve also included links to some of the recipes. Bon Appetit!
Holiday Brunch Pairings
1. Bacon, Onion, and Cheese Tart: This savory flat bread is a showstopper with its crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions and melty cheese. Available Here
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Nicaragua Medium Roast |
Notes of Hazelnut, Red Plum, and Candied Almond. |
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Sumatra Organic Dark Roast |
Earthy Richness with a Chocolate Finish. |
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Black Obsidian Medium Dark Roast |
Stone Fruit Flavor and a Smooth Chocolate Finish. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Cocoa Flavor and an Earthy Mouthfeel. |
2. Bagels, Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese: Your favorite kosher combination just got a java boost of liquid yum with these Black Powder Coffee pairings! Enjoy!
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Mexico Light Roast |
Buttery Cup with a Citrus Flavor. |
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Colombia Naturally Grown Medium Roast |
Citrus Flavor with Clean Aroma. |
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Kenya Lenana AB Med/Dark Roast |
Tart Flavor with a Bakers Chocolate Finish. |
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Good Morning Medium Light Roast |
Caramel and Peanut Flavor with a Smooth Mouthfeel. |
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Peru Decaf SWP Medium Roast |
Caramel Undertones with a Full Body Flavor. |
3. Belgian Waffles with Fresh Berries: Pull out your waffle maker, add fresh blueberries, black berries, strawberries, and raspberries, and boost the flavors with these Black Powder Coffee pairings!
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Tanzania Peaberry Light Roast |
Juicy flavor of Peach, Black Tea, and Lemon. |
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Costa Rica Tarrazú Medium Roast |
Hints of Cocoa, with a Slight Citrus. |
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Peru Naturally Grown Medium Roast |
Caramel Undertones with a White Peach Flavor. |
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Good Morning Medium Light Roast |
Notes of Caramel and Peanuts, with Smooth Mouthfeel. |
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Frontier Breakfast Light Roast |
Slight Citrus Notes with a Fresh Aroma. |
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Brazil Decaf SWP Light Roast |
Caramel Popcorn-like Taste, with a Light Chocolate Finish. |
4. Blueberry Pancakes, Sausage and Maple Pepper Bacon: Your favorite blueberry pancake recipe and sausage get an added boost of flavor with this easy bacon addition paired with these Black Powder Coffees. Just brush bacon with maple syrup, cook until caramelized and dust with fresh ground pepper.
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Ethiopia Gadeb Yirgacheffe Light Roast |
Floral Cup, with Notes of Vanilla, and Berry. |
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Ethiopia Naturally Grown Med/Light Roast |
Bright Light Citrus, with a Floral Colorful Aroma. |
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Colombia Naturally Grown Medium Roast |
Clean Aroma, with a Light-Bright Acidity. |
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Black Obsidian Medium Dark Roast |
Stone Fruit Flavor and a Smooth Chocolate Finish. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Cocoa Flavor and an Earthy Mouthfeel. |
5. Cinnamon French Toast Casserole: This crowd-pleasing dish is easy to throw together and deserves a coffee that brings out its flavor even more! You have plenty to choose from with this popular dish! Available Here
Credit: Lindsay Conchar/Life Love & Sugar
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Tanzania Peaberry Light Roast |
Juicy flavor of Peach, Black Tea, and Lemon. |
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Costa Rica Tarrazu Medium Roast |
Hints of Cocoa, with a Slight Citrus. |
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Peru Naturally Grown Medium Roast |
Caramel Undertones with a White Peach Flavor. |
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Brazil Peaberry Medium Roast |
Buttery, Caramel, Hazelnut, with a Brown Sugar Finish. |
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Sumatra Mandheling Gayo Dark Roast |
Smooth and Rich, with an Earthy and Chocolate Flavor. |
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Black Obsidian Medium Dark Roast |
Stone Fruit Flavor and a Smooth Chocolate Finish. |
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Gunslinger Medium Dark Roast |
Bold and Smooth, with a Slight Spice, Giving a Small “bite” That Dissipates Quickly. |
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Sumatra Decaf SWP Dark Roast |
Chocolatey Flavor with Slight Herbal Notes. |
6. Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Glaze: The orange glaze is a perfect pairing with cinnamon, and these Black Powder Coffees are the perfect choices to delight in every bite! Here’s the make-from-scratch recipe. Short on time? Grab a can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls and add a touch of orange juice to the icing and mix before spreading on the freshly baked rolls. Available Here
Credit: Spencer Klickman/The Kitchen Coalition
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Mexico Light Roast |
Buttery Cup with a Citrus Flavor. |
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Guatamala Antigua Medium Roast |
Tea-like Acidity with Undertones of Honey Crisp Apple and Brown Sugar. |
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Kenya Lenana AB Medium/Dark Roast |
Grapefruit Tartness, with Chocolate and Cane Sugar Flavor Notes. |
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Gunslinger Medium Dark Roast |
Bold and Smooth, with a Slight Spice, Giving a Small “bite” That Dissipates Quickly. |
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LKN Expresso Light Roast |
Berry Forward Flavor Notes, a 'Tamer' Espresso. |
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Peru Decaf SWP Medium Roast |
Caramel Undertones with a Full Body Flavor. |
7. Greek Frittata and Herbed Potato Pancakes: Something as savory as this brunch combination deserves a coffee to savor as well! This combo is a family favorite of one our team members. Greek Frittata Recipe Herbed Potato Pancakes Recipe
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Nicaragua Medium Roast |
Notes of Hazelnut, Red Plum, and Candied Almond. |
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Sulawesi Toraja Dark Roast |
Clean, yet Earthy, with Notes of Molasses and Dark Chocolate |
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Gunslinger Medium Dark Roast |
Bold and Smooth, with a Slight Spice, Giving a Small “bite” That Dissipates Quickly. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate Notes, with a Woodiness Mouthfeel, Our Darkest Roast Offered. |
8. Ham, Cheese, and Hashbrown Quiche: The hashbrown crust is what puts this ham and cheese quiche over the top paired with these Black Powder Coffees. Available Here
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Brazil Peaberry Medium Roast |
Buttery, Caramel, Hazelnut, with a Brown Sugar Finish. |
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Sulawesi Toraja Dark Roast |
Clean, yet Earthy, with Notes of Molasses and Dark Chocolate |
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Sumatra Mandheling Dark Roast |
Smooth and Rich, with an Earthy and Chocolate Flavor. |
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Black Obsidian Medium Dark Roast |
Stone Fruit Flavor and a Smooth Chocolate Finish. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate Notes, with a Woodiness Mouthfeel, Our Darkest Roast Offered. |
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Sumatra Decaf SWP Dark Roast |
Chocolatey Flavor with Slight Herbal Notes. |
9. Mushroom & Spinach Baked Eggs: Potato bread adds volume to this breakfast egg casserole made with Gruyere cheese, white mushrooms, and baby spinach. Add Black Powder Coffee and you are in brunch heaven! Available Here
Credit: Con Poulos/Food Network
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Sumatra Organic Dark Roast |
Earthy Richness with a Chocolate Finish. |
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Sumatra Mandheling Dark Roast |
Smooth and Rich, with an Earthy and Chocolate Flavor. |
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Sumatra Mandheling Gayo Dark Roast |
Smooth earthy rich notes with chocolate. |
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Frontier Breakfast Light Roast |
Slight Citrus Notes with a Fresh Aroma. |
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Peaberry Blend Medium Roast |
Slightly Fruity, Nutty, and a 'Tame' Cup of Coffee. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate Notes, with a Woodiness Mouthfeel, Our Darkest Roast Offered. |
10. Vanilla Poundcake with Strawberries: You can’t go wrong with a vanilla poundcake from your favorite local bakery topped with strawberries and enjoyed with one of these Black Powder Coffees!
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Ethiopia Gadeb Yirgacheffe Light Roast |
Floral Cup, with Notes of Vanilla, and Berry. |
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Ethiopia Naturally Grown Med/Light Roast |
Bright Light Citrus, with a Floral Colorful Aroma. |
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Guatemala Antigua Medium Roast |
Tea-like Acidity with Undertones of Honey Crisp Apple and Brown Sugar. |
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Frontier Breakfast Light Roast |
Slight Citrus Notes with a Fresh Aroma. |
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Peaberry Blend Medium Roast |
Slightly Fruity, Nutty, and a 'Tame' Cup of Coffee. |
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Brazil Decaf SWP Light Roast |
Caramel Popcorn-like Taste, with a Light Chocolate Finish. |
We hope you will enjoy these suggestions for your holiday gatherings.
Crafted with care,