Skip the hour-long wait for cold coffee and expensive food for Mother's Day brunch, we’ll help you show off your culinary chops with the best coffee and food pairings. Just like wine, different coffees pair with food to enhance and complement the flavor. We decided to help you cheat a little and made some suggestions for meals to plan with these three coffee profiles: savory, sweet and balanced. Whether your mom has a sweet tooth or prefers her food slathered in hot sauce, we’ve picked out some great brunch ideas to pair with coffee.
Savory: Cafe Ladro Ladro Espresso
Ladro’s signature espresso blend brings out complex flavors in our cup. Roasting notes describe it as creamy, sweet and chocolatey notes. The SCG crew first thought was, “Spicy Mexican food?” It's full and savory body is the perfect blend for a robust cup of French press or as espresso. Whichever way you serve it, Ladro Espresso is a shining example of coffee that’ll complement your favorite savory dishes.
Pair It With:
- Salt & Pepper Avocado
- Spicy Mexican Food
- Cornbread Muffins
We’re going all out with our favorite Mexican-brunch dish, Huevos Rancheros! Spicy peppers add an extra kick and lots of flavor to Ladro’s signature blend. Try this delicious Huevos Rancheros recipe from Epicurious.
Sweet: Victrola Rwanda Gakenke Hinga Kawa
Grown by the Hinga Kawa (“Let’s Grow Coffee”) women’s association in Rwanda, this coffee’s as rich in flavor as it is in Rwanda’s women’s history. The women of Hinga Kawa, both Hutu and Tutsi, experienced the darker days of Rwanda’s history but have decided to make poverty their enemy, not each other. This coffee is an example of the brave women at work. Decadent notes of black cherry and cinnamon are sure to please Mom’s sweet tooth while sparkling grape adds a bit of bite. This coffee’s bright profile is best with some fresh fruit and muffins.
Pair It With:
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake
- Blueberry Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Baked French Toast
Who says you can’t have coffee and mimosas? A tall glass of OJ and champagne will complement the sparkling acidity found in Victrola’s Rwanda coffee. Pair it with a sweet treat such as this Raspberry Scones recipe from Martha Stewart.
Balanced: 48th Parallel Coffee Longitude 123 Degrees W
Serving a balanced breakfast is almost as important as having coffee in the morning—almost. 49th Parallel Coffee’s Longitude 123 Degrees W is a clean cup with delicate sweet notes of fruit and nuts. Delightful to drink without cream or sugar, this blend’s light flavor won’t overpower your meal. This balanced blend is perfect for all types of brewing, so brew it with Mom’s favorite coffee maker.
Pair It With:
- Berry & Nuts Parfait
- Scrambled Cheddar Eggs with Citrus Glazed Bacon
- Eggs Inside Whole Grain Toast
A complete balanced breakfast needs four things: protein, carbs, fat and flavor. Our favorite go-to recipe is pancakes and bacon! Dress it up with this Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes by The Baker Mama for clean eating and Citrus Glazed Bacon by Martha Stewart. The citrus glaze brings out the best acidity in this cup.