Coffee Panna Cotta — An Individual Dessert for Special Occasions
A creamy Italian pudding with a rich coffee aroma. An elegant dessert that’s best served in individual portions.
What It Tastes Like
The base is delicate cream with a wobbly texture that melts on the tongue. The coffee adds a deep aroma and a subtle bitterness that keeps the dessert from being too sweet. The flavor is understated and sophisticated.
When to order it
Business meetings, cocktail parties, romantic dinners, office celebrations, as a gift, or as a dessert after a hearty meal. It pairs well with coffee and liqueur—and is often ordered alongside other individual-serving desserts.
Format and Weight
Served in a glass; each serving is approximately 190 g. Price: 130 UAH.
How to order in Kharkiv
Order on our website or pick it up at our coffee shops. Delivery within Kharkiv and pickup are available.
How Coffee Found Its Way into European Desserts
Coffee arrived in Europe relatively late—and at first, it was met with suspicion rather than enthusiasm.
Ethiopia, Yemen, Venice
The birthplace of coffee is Ethiopia, from where it spread to Yemen, where it began to be cultivated on a large scale. Coffee reached Europe via Venice in the second half of the 16th century. The Church viewed this new “Muslim” substance with caution, and, according to legend, Pope Clement VIII himself had to settle the matter—and after tasting the drink, he approved it.
Coffeehouses Transformed Cities
In the 17th century, coffeehouses opened in Venice, Vienna, London, and Paris and quickly became places where people discussed the news and current affairs. London coffeehouses were nicknamed “penny universities”: for a penny, you could drink coffee and listen to intelligent conversation.
Coffee in Pastry Shops
Coffee made its way into desserts along with this trend. Pastry chefs quickly discovered a useful property: coffee not only adds its own aroma but also enhances the perception of creamy and chocolatey flavors. That’s why it’s added even to desserts where it isn’t meant to be tasted on its own.