Coffee is something to be savoured – especially an espresso from a Gaggia coffee machine that has been lovingly prepared. There are perfect accompaniments to a perfect Gaggia espresso, whether it’s a lump of brown sugar, Italian biscuits or a glass of cognac. But Gaggia coffee machines can also help create the perfect espresso for countless coffee recipes - for the ultimate coffee lover.

Gaggia coffee machines – enjoying espresso

Once you’ve made the perfect shot of espresso from your Gaggia coffee machine, you’re ready to collect the ingredients to make East Coffee – a spicy, after dinner cocktail. For four drinkers, you need three shots of espresso from your Gaggia machine. Put the espresso to one side and take out a pan. Put in the pan a small glass of cognac, half a glass of cointreau, a clove and stick of cinnamon and the rind of a lemon. Mix all the ingredients into a pot, and heat gently. Run the mixture through a sieve, then add the Gaggia espresso to the mixture, stirring carefully – voila: a spicy coffee cocktail.

Gaggia coffee cake – Simple but heavenly

If your tastes are more for cakes than cocktails, there can be nothing nicer then a well-made coffee cake. Making coffee cake with espresso from a Gaggia coffee machine will ensure your coffee cake is the best in the business. You’ll need:

• 200 grams of sugar
• 100 grams of butter
• 350 grams of flour
• Three eggs
• Four Gaggia espresso shots
• A pinch of salt and castor sugar to garnish

Melt the butter then simply mix the eggs and sugar. Pour in the melted butter into the mixture along with a pinch of salt, the coffee and flour. Stir until smooth and pour into a buttered baking tin. Cook for 50 minutes in a 180 degree oven. Decorate with a sprinkling of castor sugar once cooled.

If you’re looking for unique recipes, there are certain flavours that sit well will with coffee – cinnamon and brandy for instance – it’s always fun to experiment with your food and drink. 

Gaggia coffee machines: available from Coffee Xclusive

Coffee Xclusive supplies a wide range of top-quality coffee machines for use in the home, the office, or for commercial purposes. We also provide coffee beans, pods and capsules along with all the accessories you need. To find out more, or to order online, just browse our website. We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have – just fill in our online enquiry form on the Contact Us page.