Coffee treats

Serving a small sweet treat with espresso is an Italian tradition deeply rooted in the coffee ritual. Three main reasons:

• Taste — the sweet/bitter balances the palate, neutralizes the residual bitterness of the espresso, prolongs the tasting.
• The Italian espresso ritual — in Italy, an espresso served senza dolce (without sweetness) is almost unheard of in traditional bars. The sweet treat is part of the authentic espresso experience.
• Perception of professional service — for a cafe/restaurant establishment, offering a treat reinforces the perception of quality, justifies a slightly higher espresso price, and builds customer loyalty.

Chocolates, petits fours, dry biscuits, brown sugar squares: the choice depends on the atmosphere of the establishment and the clientele.

Our recommendation based on usage:

• Lavazza Almond Cocoa (500 chocolates, best-seller) — the default choice for bars/cafés and brasseries. Round, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, compact size, elegant presentation in a saucer. 438 customers have chosen it.
• Lavazza Speculoos (400 biscuits) — for a coffee and afternoon tea service. Cinnamon and caramelized brown sugar biscuit, crunchy texture, classic northern European spicy flavor.
• Lavazza Chocolate Caramel (400 biscuits) — for a more indulgent, perfect as a dessert with coffee or as an accompaniment to cappuccino. Chocolate caramel biscuit.

Tip: offering 2 options (a chocolate + a biscuit) allows the customer to choose according to the time (morning coffee = crunchy biscuit, after-dinner coffee = melting chocolate).

Yes — that's even their primary use. These three Lavazza products belong to the Ho.Re.Ca. (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes) range, designed specifically for professional catering:

• Individually wrapped — each treat is packaged in a controlled atmosphere. Strict adherence to HACCP (hygiene) standards. No direct handling of the product.
• Volume format — 400 to 500 units per carton, suitable for professional rotations (medium volume coffee bar = ~1 carton/month).
• Long shelf life — Best before date ~12 months depending on the reference. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and light.
• Lavazza presentation — recognized signature design, consistent with a Lavazza espresso service (coffee + treat = unified brand universe).

For hotels, these treats are also used for the room mini-bar, the courtesy tray or the breakfast service.

Absolutely — even though the range is designed for Ho.Re.Ca. use, it's perfect for home and event use:

• Gourmet gift set — combine a Lavazza coffee bean + a box of sweets = a turnkey "Italian" coffee gift.
• Events — weddings, seminars, receptions, corporate cocktails: presenting espressos accompanied by Lavazza sweets gives a high-end service.
• Domestic coffee cabinet — having a box available for your guests (dinner, brunch) gives a professional touch to a home service.
• Office / open space — a box in the break room next to the coffee machine enhances employee comfort.

The 400-500 unit format may seem large for home use, but the long DM (12 months) allows storage for several months without degradation.

Simple but essential storage to preserve flavour and texture:

• Room temperature — ideally 15-22°C. Avoid warm places (above 25°C, the chocolate blooms and loses its texture).
• Protect from light and moisture — dry cupboard, closed box. Avoid storing in the kitchen near the dishwasher or oven.
• NO refrigerator — humidity creates condensation which dulls chocolate and makes cookies soggy.
• Original packaging — each treat is individually wrapped. Reseal the cardboard box after use.

Best before date indicated on each product: ~12 months from the date of manufacture.

Delivery within 24 to 48 business hours in mainland France, depending on the carrier chosen:

• Colissimo — 48 hours on average, delivered to your home
• Chronopost — 24-hour express delivery, delivered before 1 p.m.
• Mondial Relay — 48-72h, collection at a point relay

Same day dispatch on weekdays from our French warehouses.