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Indonesian Coffee Chain Kopi Kenangan Becomes Unicorn With Plans For Southeast Asia Expansion
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Dobra Tea owners announced the move Jan. 12 on the tea house’s Facebook page after the Church Street location was closed for two weeks.
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* Dealers noted there continued to be an overall upward trend in grindings, despite the North American data, with the European and Asian fourth-quarter grinds both rising by 6.3% year on year.
* Fitch Solutions, in a report on Friday, said it expected a higher average price for cocoa of 1,775 pounds in 2022, with more international travel helping to boost demand for chocolate.
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Farmers in the Central Highlands sold coffee at 38,800-40,700 dong ($1.71-$1.80) per kg, down from last week’s range of 39,300-41,000 dong.
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Cocoa butter is a versatile product that has been popularized for its cosmetic uses and can be found in skin creams and hair conditioners. You can even purchase it as simply an unrefined block.
However, cocoa butter is also a key ingredient in many desserts and chocolate confectionaries, where it adds a creamy texture to these treats.
In this article, we take a deep dive into what cocoa butter is, including how it’s made, its benefits, downsides, and uses.
Coined “the food of the Gods” by the Mayans, the cocoa bean plant (Theobroma cacao) has been used since ancient times to prepare “chocolate,” which at that time was a cocoa drink made with hot water (1, 2).
Cocoa butter is a triglyceride — a type of fat that’s naturally found in cocoa beans and other sources (3, 4).
It’s extracted from the cocoa bean via a fermentation process and is used as raw material in the production of various cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chocolate products (3, 4).
In fact, cocoa butter is responsible for the melting properties of chocolate — a feature that not only defines the quality and palatability of chocolate but also influences how it must be stored (3, 5).
Cocoa butter can be found as an ingredient in:
- milk, dark, and white chocolate (2)
- gianduja chocolate, a cocoa and hazelnut product (2)
- cakes, cookies, ice cream, and chocolate bars
- beverages, including lattes and hot chocolate
Summary
Cocoa butter is a type of fat extracted from the cocoa beans of the Theobroma cacao plant, and it’s used as raw material in the production of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chocolate products, including cakes, bars, and lattes.
The cocoa bean contains approximately 40 to 50% of fat, in the form of cocoa butter (2).
The beans undergo a series of transformations and processing to create different types of cocoa ingredients, including cocoa butter and cocoa powder (2).
First, the cocoa beans are cleaned and shelled. Then, they may be roasted or fermented (2, 3).
Fermenting is likely a better processing method. It preserves more of the cocoa butter’s stability during manufacturing and aids with development of its aroma (6).
The beans are processed into cocoa nibs and cocoa liquor, which is pressed to extract cocoa butter. The cocoa butter is then used to manufacture chocolate (2).
Other end products of cocoa processing include cocoa cake and cocoa powder (2).
Summary
Cocoa beans may be roasted or fermented. They’re processed into cocoa nibs and cocoa liquor, which can be pressed to extract cocoa butter.
Polyphenol
Polyphenols are antioxidant, health-promoting compounds found in plants, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, tea, cocoa, and coffee (7).
Cocoa bean is one of the richest sources of polyphenols in the human diet and has the highest flavonoid content per-weight than any other food — suggesting that it may benefit heart health (2, 8, 9).
The high polyphenol content in unprocessed cocoa bean is what makes it unpalatable. It’s practically inedible due to its high astringency and bitterness (2, 8).
However, the polyphenol content in cocoa bean may be quite different from that found in finished, processed, tasty products, such as cocoa butter (10).
In fact, the non-fat portions of the processed bean — the cocoa powder — is highest in polyphenol (72–87%), while the high-fat parts, such as cocoa butter, can have as little as 5% (10).
That means that cocoa butter itself is not a good source of polyphenols.
To increase the polyphenol content of a chocolate product that contains cocoa butter, cocoa powder must be added. The more cocoa powder, the higher the polyphenol content and potential health benefits (10).
Fatty acids
Cocoa butter consists of a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
It contains approximately 60% saturated fat (palmitic, stearic, lauric, and myristic acids), 35% monounsaturated fat (oleic acid), and 1% polyunsaturated fat (linoleic acid) (3).
The fatty acid profile gives rise to three types of triglyceride fats in cocoa butter that contribute significantly to cocoa butter’s features (3, 4, 11).
The unique properties of cocoa butter are in high demand, compared with common vegetable oils — leading to a global shortage of cocoa butter, high manufacturing costs, and an expensive end product (3).
Efforts to reduce production costs of cocoa products have led to the development of cocoa butter equivalent (CBE) oils — oils made from other plant sources — that are used to partially or completely replace cocoa butter in some food products (3).
However, the triglyceride in cocoa butter that is most responsible for its unique properties — 1, 3-distearoyl-2-oleoyl-glycerol, or SOS for short — is found in low quantities in vegetable oils, making it difficult to produce cocoa butter with CBEs (3, 4, 11).
Other nutrients
Cocoa butter is high in vitamin D2, a precursor to the active form of vitamin D in the body (12).
Cocoa butter is also rich in these minerals (2):
- Potassium, which helps lower blood pressure
- Phosphorus, which supports bone health
- Copper, which supports brain health
- Iron, which supports red blood cell activity
- Zinc, which supports immune health
- Magnesium, which supports muscle and nerve health
Summary
Cocoa butter is high in vitamin D2, a precursor to the active form of vitamin D in the body. It’s also rich in minerals, such as potassium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and magnesium, but it’s low in health-promoting polyphenols.
The consumption of cocoa and chocolate has been associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Here are a few potential health benefits.
Good source of vitamin D
Vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium in the gut, and it supports bone health, immunity, and heart health (13, 14).
Cocoa butter is a rich source of vitamin D. Other sources of vitamin D include eggs, fortified beverages, and exposure to sunlight (13).
Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health challenge, and the regular consumption of vitamin D-containing foods is encouraged (14).
Heart-friendly in certain forms
The polyphenol content of cocoa has been shown to be heart-friendly. It may reduce some risk factors for heart disease by lowering blood pressure and improving the health of the blood vessels (2, 8, 15).
There’s some evidence that suggests cocoa products, like dark chocolate, may improve blood vessel health by reducing deposits of fats and inflammatory markers that lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease (8, 15).
It’s important to note that these health benefits are associated with the polyphenol content of the cocoa powder portion of the product and not directly to cocoa butter, which is naturally low in polyphenol.
May improve insulin resistance
Cocoa consumption has been shown to reduce insulin resistance, a metabolic condition where cells become less sensitive to the blood sugar-lowering effects of insulin (2, 3, 8).
Insulin resistance is associated with the development of (16, 17):
- prediabetes
- diabetes
- heart disease
- some skin diseases
Similar to the heart-healthy benefits mentioned above, improved blood sugar control is also attributed to flavonoids. These antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress, which is thought to be a major contributor to insulin resistance (18, 19).
Summary
Cocoa butter is a good source of vitamin D, and cocoa consumption has been associated with reduced blood pressure and improved insulin resistance. Some benefits are attributed to the polyphenol content of cocoa powder, though.
Many of the health benefits attributed to cocoa or chocolate consumption are based on the high polyphenol content of the cocoa powder, and not cocoa butter itself.
However, the increased global demand for cocoa products has strained cocoa butter production, creating a shortage, increased manufacturing costs, and a more expensive cocoa product for consumers (3, 4, 11).
The shortage has propelled the diversification of cocoa butter production, which has now expanded to use cocoa butter equivalents from other plants to meet the high global demand for cocoa and chocolate (3, 4, 11).
Potential equivalents include shorea robusta seed oil (known as Sal fat), yeast that has been modulated to produce cocoa butter-like fats, and shea butter (3, 4, 10).
Summary
The global demand for cocoa has strained cocoa butter production, making final products more expensive, and leading to the use of cocoa butter equivalents to meet demands. These equivalents include Sal fat and yeast.
Cocoa butter is used in cosmetics and can be found in various skin creams, hair conditioners, and moisturizers.
With respect to food, cocoa butter is an ingredient in sweet and savory dishes, cakes, ice cream, lattes, and hot chocolate, where it adds a creamy texture.
It can be used to replace butter or oil in a recipe, but it should be melted before use.
Summary
Cocoa butter is used in beauty products and foods, such as cake, ice cream, lattes and cookies. Melt prior to use.
Cocoa butter is a type of fat that is naturally found in cocoa beans.
It’s extracted and used as an ingredient in chocolate production, and it can be found in cakes, cookies, lattes, and savory dishes.
It’s a good source of vitamin D, and when combined with cocoa powder that’s high in polyphenols, it produces a product that has health-promoting benefits. It may help improve insulin resistance and heart health.
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Where to Indulge in Afternoon Tea in Chicago
Coffee Cocoa TeaWhere to Indulge in Afternoon Tea in Chicago
We’re in the dregs of January, and if you happen to live in the Windy City, your weekend activities are somewhat…limited. It’s too frigid for hikes, you’ve binge-watched every single thing in your Netflix queue (twice) and baking sourdough bread has long since lost its charm. The answer to your perpetual boredom? Afternoon tea in Chicago, of course!
These midday services, which have carried over from 19th century England, are a total feast for the senses—especially if you happen to be familiar with the city’s best spots. (And newsflash? We are.) With charming setups that could make the Mad Hatter himself swoon, unique brews galore and seemingly unending courses of scones, savory finger foods and delectable sweets, these afternoon tastings make for just the kind of self-care you’ll need to get through the rest of winter.
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LondonHouse Chicago
1. Bridges at LondonHouse Chicago
Served in the brightly lit lobby bar of LondonHouse Hotel, which is awash in natural sunlight thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chicago River, this tea service is all about ambience. Sure, the flavor-packed brews, like Mallorca Melon (a bold fruity treat that tantalizes the tongue) and the vanilla bourbon chai (essentially, liquid biscotti in a cup), are delicious. The (real) jams and creams are mouthwatering additions to the expertly baked scones, and one might even call Executive Pastry Chef Thomas Gorczyca’s desserts divine. But it’s the warm, attentive service and the jovial atmosphere that really makes this gem stand out. At $75 per person, it’s a bit pricier than some of the others, but you’ll also feel like a queen for its entirety—totally worth it, if you ask us!
Daily, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., $75; 85 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago IL 60601; londonhousechicago.com
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2. Russian Tea Time Restaurant
Where LondonHouse is modern, bright and bubbly, this longtime Chicago staple is warm, dim and cozy, boasting sizable booths draped in rich velvets, eclectic trinkets that double as décor and an air of authenticity that simply can’t be replicated. (And considering that it’s been around since the early ‘90s, it’s no wonder.) Each and every detail, from the extra-hearty bites that will warm your belly on a chilly day to the inviting Russian train car podstakanniks, which take the place of your traditional tea mugs, seemingly add another layer of comfort and contentment to the experience. So easy is it to get lost in the old-school charm of it all, in fact, that full hours can pass in the span of a moment. Choose from the regular tea service for an affordable $35 or go for the full monty with the larger Queen service, which includes even more of all the tea and treats you can handle.
Tuesdays to Sundays, From $35; 77 E. Adams St., Chicago IL 60603; russianteatime.com
3. Kostali by NAHA at The Gwen Hotel
For $45, you’ll get a 90-minute timeout from reality thanks to Kostali’s bottomless array of seven different teas that range from the classic (peppermint, earl gray, green tea matcha) and the robust (English breakfast) to the surprising (chamomile medley). This stunningly posh space inside The Gwen Hotel also serves up a tower of small bites from Michelin star chef Carrie Nahabedian. If you really want to let down your hair, however, you can up the ante with the restaurant’s Spill the Tea package, which comes with all of the aforementioned offerings, plus four inventive (and festive!) libations featuring bourbon, vodka, cognac and scotch.
Saturdays and Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4:30, From $45; 521 N. Rush St., Chicago IL 60601; thegwenchicago.com
The Drake
4. Palm Court at The Drake
The Palm Court’s dining room is exactly what you envision when you think of a fancy tea service (the gold gilding! The harps! The over-the-top flower floral arrangements!). So opulent is it, in fact, that its patrons include two of the most famed royals of all time–Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana. (Squeals entirely appropriate.) Still, for all its grandeur, it’s also surprisingly family-friendly, with a special Prince and Princess version of the hotel’s weekend afternoon tea service open to kids between the ages of 4 and 12. Having run for nearly a century now, the adult version, meanwhile, has all the fixings, with a focus on ornate sandwiches, yule logs, macaroons and wintery, fragrant blends for January. Case in point? The new chai imperial—a delicate black brew with notes of cinnamon, ginger and orange zest—just to name a few.
Saturdays and Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., $29 for Kids, $59 for Adults; 140 E. Walton St., Chicago IL 60611; thedrakehotel.com
Pendry Chicago
5. Bar Pendry at Pendry Chicago
Dry January? Never heard of her—and neither will you when you get a load of the shareable tea cocktails that are offered alongside Bar Pendry’s standard tea service. We’re talking refreshing green tea with Tito’s, ginger beer and Citron, and blackberry bourbon and tea concoctions for you and three of your closest friends to share as you sidle up to a blazing fireplace. If you prefer the traditional fare, there’s plenty of that too, with a non-alcoholic spread that consists of unlimited sips of La Maison du The and a stacked tea tower chock-full of all the smoked salmon, brioche and pumpkin spice cake you can handle.
Sundays through January, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $45; 81 E. Wacker Pl., Chicago IL 60601; pendry.com
Hugo Tea Space
6. Hugo Tea Space
This hip space in Bucktown is turning the traditional notion of afternoon tea on its head—or at least the picture you’ve likely got of it in your mind. Rather than sitting you down in front of a tiered tray and a tea menu, Hugo Tea books both private and walk-in experiences centered on “gongfu tea”—a modernized take on “gongfu cha,” which is a practice known in Eastern Asia as “tea with effort.” During each session, a dedicated “teatender” is on hand to guide you on an educational journey that delves deep into the world of the restaurant’s specialty offerings. Everything, from the wares that will best suit a particular tea’s steeping to the temperature needed for the water, is handled with care, with plenty of room for questions along the way. You’ll be privy to offerings even beyond Hugo’s extensive menu, and the space is casual and low-key, making it accessible to all—even on a sweats and zip-up kinda’ day.
$60; 1816 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647; hugotea.com
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7. Pavilion at The Langham Chicago
Located on the hotel’s second floor, Pavilion is just high enough to offer tea-goers a magnificent view of the city when seated next to its 20-foot tall windows (though, thanks to its cozy fireplace and impressively high ceilings, there’s really not a bad seat in the house). A three-course menu consisting of sandwiches (currently, filling picks like prime beef tenderloin and truffle Bellwether ricotta), buttermilk and blueberry scones and a whole host of desserts (three words: chestnut praline choux) is served on fine bone china, there are tea sommeliers on hand to guide you through your tasting and there’s live music to keep you entertained from moment to moment.
Saturdays and Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., From $95; 330 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; langhamhotels.com
Brindille
8. Brindille
While an extensive tea menu is served at French eatery Brindille every day of the year, it’s the seasonal themed tea services that famed Chicago chef Carrie Nahabedian (who needs no introduction after gifting us all with the wildly successful NAHA) offers several times a year that really take the spotlight. So opulent is this spread of exotic teas, pastries, scones and crumpets that it looks like something out of Harry Potter. The next lip-smacking event will take place on Saturday, February 12, with both in-person dining and pickup options available.
Saturday, February 12; 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m, $90; 534 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60654; brindille-chicago.com
TeaGschwender
9. TeaGschwender
You trust a sommelier with your whites, your reds and even your bubbles, so it goes without saying that you should trust a tea sommelier with your leaves. Agnieszka Rapacz is not only the owner of TeaGschwender in the Gold Coast, she’s a certified tea sommelier, and lucky for us, she offers a guided connoisseur’s tasting for two at her shop. During each hour-long session, she takes tasters on a flavorful ride through different brews (there’s more than 300 varieties on hand in the store), including high-grade and rare, low batch teas that are not easily found elsewhere. Not ready to venture indoors? Virtual, COVID-19 options are also available.
Reservations Required, $138; 1160 N. State St., Chicago IL 60610; shoptgtea.com
Living Water Tea House
10. Living Water Tea House
For those with a desire to know more about brewing their own teas at home, there’s a traditional tea ceremony class happening over at Living Water Tea House, which guarantees you one full hour with a teacher and a spotlight on three East Asian brews of your choosing. Take it as a one-on-one tutorial or come ready to sip–and learn—with three of your closest friends. If you prefer a more social atmosphere, you can also sign up for the tea house’s upcoming virtual January CommuniTea event ($10) on January 22, where you can sip, hear jovial music and enjoy each other’s company.
Reservations Required, From $15; 1453 W. Taylor St., Chicago IL 60607; livingwaterteahouse.com
Mystic Rogue Irish Pub
11. Mystic Rogue Irish Pub
You don’t have to go downtown to get in on the sipping action. Mystic Rogue Irish Pub on the northwest side of the city offers a lovely combination of afternoon and high tea (which traditionally provides a bit more of a heartier meal and occurs later in the day) that you can request to reserve any day of the week. The china is fine, the space is cozy and inviting and the service is just as warm as the tea, according to patrons who’ve indulged in the service.
Reservations Required, $40; 6070 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631; mysticrogueirishpub.com
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Newly Launched Hangover Coffee Introducing Portable Pour Over Brewing To The States
Coffee Cocoa TeaNewly Launched Hangover Coffee Introducing Portable Pour Over Brewing To The States
Featuring Hangover Coffee Single Serve Specialty Pour Over Coffee Pouches
Brewing Pour Over using Hangover Coffee Single Serve Pour Over Pouches
Featuring Hangover Coffee Co-founders Natalie Ma (left) and Melody Jung (right)
Cofounders Natalie Ma and Melody Jung drew inspiration from “Pour Over Pouches” in Asia to launch their brand with the goal of blending quality and convenience.
We each flew back with a suitcase of coffee pouches, wondering why they were so hard to find in the States. That was our lightbulb moment.”
— Natalie Ma
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Hangover Coffee, a newly launched specialty coffee brand, is introducing a punny way of brewing fresh coffee. They sell single-serve pour over coffee pouches designed to hang over any cup rim, allowing coffee to be brewed directly into the mug. Ultraportable and requiring no specialized coffee equipment, these “Pour Over Pouches” are suited for working from home, dorm living, or travel.
Co-founders Natalie Ma and Melody Jung were inspired to start Hangover Coffee when they saw Pour Over Pouches through their travels in Asia. Originally invented in Japan, coffee pouches have long been popular in Asia but are still largely unknown in America. “We flew back from separate trips, but each with a suitcase full of coffee pouches,” recalled Ma. With the shift to remote work, the pair found even more reason to launch their brand. “When we saw our friends start spending $4 a day at cafes or resorting to instant coffee,” said Jung, “we knew we wanted to share this great solution from overseas.”
As coffee aficionados, Ma and Jung made a commitment to only sourcing specialty coffee for their brand. “Our offerings are also all single-origin coffee,” Jung explained, “I love that you can really taste the nuances of each bean.” According to Jung, their tasting panel tried close to 50 beans in search of the perfect coffee. Hangover Coffee has even addressed concerns of staleness, packaging the Pour Over Pouches with nitrogen flush technology to preserve freshness for up to a year.
Driven by their medium roast selling out in under two months, Ma and Jung are working on expanding their collection with a dark roast to be released early 2022 and a decaf following after. Currently, Hangover Coffee offers two roasts with thematic names: “Happy Hour,” a light roast Ethiopia Guji and “Breakfast Buzz,” a medium roast Nicaragua.
This upcoming year, Hangover Coffee is looking to reach beyond their e-commerce store. “We’d love to work with hotels, offices, gift boxes, and retail stores,” stated Ma. They’re also looking to partner with bakeries or dessert shops. “Everyone who has tried it loves the convenience and taste of our coffee, so we’re excited to get it to as many people as we can!”
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Hangover Coffee is a proud AAPI women-owned specialty coffee brand selling single-serve pour over coffee pouches. Their store can be found at www.hangovercoffee.co. For the latest updates and sales, follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok @hangovercoffeeco. They can also be reached at [email protected]
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Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the Flavours of Asia Afternoon Tea at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the Flavours of Asia Afternoon Tea at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian The Scotsman
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Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the Flavours of Asia Afternoon Tea at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
If you’re trying to eat healthily this January, you may have to schedule a brief interruption to experience the new Flavours of Asia Afternoon Tea at The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian.
This offering is available from January 5 to February 9, either to take-away from the hotel or to dine in at their lounge, Peacock Alley, for £50 per person or £25 for the children’s version, with gluten free and vegan options available. The menu has been designed to celebrate Lunar New Year on Tuesday February 1 and will mark the beginning of the Year of the Tiger, according to the Chinese zodiac. Last year was the Year of the Ox.
This tea includes a selection of options that are inspired by the auspicious date. There are definitely no boring cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off. Instead, expect six inventive savoury options including Thai curry quiche, toasted cashew and coconut, as well as a wrap with pulled pork, Asian slaw and sriracha dressing, or a blini topped by cured salmon, wasabi mayonnaise and yuzu pearls.
They’ve also designed six colourful sweet things. The Lantern cake references the Chinese Lantern Festival, which starts on the day that marks the end of the New Year, also known as Spring Festival Celebration. It’s a light and spongy sweet coconut, gula melaka (coconut sugar) and pandan Parisienne
As well as Plum Blossom and Gold Ingot cakes, there’s also another red confection, created to resemble a Firecracker – once used to scare away evil spirits. This one is a petit gateau, with apple compote, jasmine and vanilla. It’s served alongside the Mandarin, with its bright green latticed leaf. It’s no easy-peeler, but is filled with mandarin jam and tie guan yin (a variety of oolong tea) infused pearls.
They’ve also created a take on the mooncake, which is traditionally eaten at Chinese festivals. Traditional fillings for this pastry might include red bean paste but Peacock Alley’s special Year of the Tiger version is stuffed with a dramatic-looking mixture of black sesame, kumquat and ginger.
Of course, they have included the prerequisite scones, in relatively conventional flavours of buttermilk and lemon and ginger, along with fruits of the forest jam and cream. The jam goes on first.
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