So we chatted with Alfred<\/a> Food and Beverage Director, Jordan Hardin, to discover the food pairings that will make your taste buds do a happy dance.<\/p>\n Cold Brew and Anything (Seriously)<\/strong> Americano and Breakfast<\/strong> Mocha and Tart Flavors<\/strong> Cappuccino and Biscotti<\/strong> Iced Vanilla Latte and Croissant<\/strong> Jasmine Green Tea and Poached Chicken<\/strong> Matcha and Sushi<\/strong> Breakfast Black and Rich Dishes<\/strong> Chai and Vegetables<\/strong> Earl Grey and Ice Cream<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n Psst! Have you signed up for FabFitFun yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products, access to exclusive fitness and cooking content on FabFitFunTV<\/a>, members-only sales, and more.\u00a0Join today<\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dnxu1rCA.jpeg\")
<\/h3>\nCoffee<\/h3>\n
\n\u201cAhh, cold brew. We’d drink it with anything! The flavors in a good cold brew coffee are subtle and the best approach is something light and simple. A cup of almonds, some oats with a banana, or a simple crisp and sweet apple, paired with a cold brew will make you feel like the goddess you were born to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cCall us traditionalists, but nothing is better to pair with a strong Americano than the trimmings of a traditional American breakfast: eggs, bacon, and fried potatoes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cA good mocha is hard to beat, but you can definitely accentuate it. We recommend something small with a sweet but also slightly tart flavor, like ripe cherries, blueberries, or blackberries. These will enhance the fruit tones of the espresso but also complement the chocolate.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cRemember biscotti? There’s a reason it was so popular! Something crisp and biscuity like a shortbread or gingersnap cookie is perfect with a cappuccino to contrast the creaminess of the milk and toastiness of the espresso.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe Alfred favorite, an iced vanilla latte is all anyone needs in this world. But, if we had to pair, we’d double down with a flaky, buttery croissant. And if you’ve never done this yet, get ready: use your iced vanilla latte as the ‘milk’ in your cup of granola or cereal…it’s a game changer.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/oiH28u1w.png\")
<\/h3>\nTea<\/h3>\n
\n\u201cJasmine-scented green tea is beautiful on its own, but can also stand up wonderfully to something meaty but lighter, like poached chicken. For an added zing, try adding the tea leaves to the poaching liquid!\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMatcha is intense, so you might be tempted to pair it with a bold flavor. We go the opposite: Drink pure matcha with sushi! The richness and earthiness of the matcha make good sushi taste positively sweet. It’s a match made in…well, Japan!\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cYou don\u2019t have to be British to enjoy a classic cuppa. The brisk malty flavor of a good breakfast black tea helps cut through richer dishes and refreshes the palate. Think of a picnic: cucumber sandwiches, perhaps a little cheese and brioche, and a slice of sponge cake would work nicely.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFor a unique pairing, try taking the spices that create a chai (cinnamon, ginger, pepper, nutmeg) and using it as a spice rub on roasted root vegetables, like carrots, potatoes, or even cauliflower. The spiced vegetables, matched with a spicy-creamy-sweet chai, definitely take this pairing to a whole new level.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWant to understand earl grey in a new light? Try drinking it with ice cream! Something hot to drink with a cold scoop of ice cream is magical, and the tannic and citrusy notes of earl grey really sing beside a neutral sweet flavor, like vanilla.\u201d<\/p>\n