lupine 250 g · Plaisir

Rediscovered hot drink made from 100% sweet lupins
• A wonderfully nutty aroma, with warm notes of nougat and cocoa.
• Lupins, planted and harvested in the Eifel region, at Mondo del Caffè in
Luxembourg roasted and packaged.

How an idea becomes a new product at Mondo del Caffè!

At Mondo del Caffè, our philosophy stands for:

• Sustainability
• Ecology
• Fair Trade
• best qualities
• Regionality
• gentle roasting processes
• Traceability of our products from the producer to your home
• Environmentally friendly
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THAT'S not COFFEE, IT'S LUPIN
Lupin is often marketed as "coffee," but apart from the preparation method, the two have nothing in common. The reason for drinking lupin as a coffee substitute is simply to avoid caffeine.
To forgo it would not do justice to the drink's value.

With lupin, you can discover entirely new flavor profiles. Known for many years, lupin is becoming a truly trendy drink with a wonderfully fresh and mildly aromatic taste.

What is the lupine?
The lupin is a plant belonging to the same plant family as peas and beans. It was once widespread in fields and on farms, its bright white flowers creating a beautiful sight. The wild lupin is poisonous, primarily due to its strong bitter compounds. However, starting in 1926, selective breeding led to the development of the sweet lupin, which remains common today.

Nowadays, sweet lupins are primarily found on organic farms, as the plant is ideally suited for soil regeneration in crop rotation. Lupins are used as an effective green manure on many farms and are therefore cultivated on a large scale. As a crop, lupins have only recently regained popularity. Lupin hot drinks, in particular, are enjoying great popularity. The lupins are harvested in late summer when the seeds are fully ripe. These must be cleaned and dried before being roasted. Lupins are a great alternative for anyone who wants to reduce their lupin's natural flavor.
want to broaden their culinary horizons and discover new taste experiences.

• Regional origin
• Rich in aroma
• Free from caffeine and other stimulating ingredients
Taste and aroma

The preparation and production are based on classic coffee. However, the aroma and taste have nothing to do with a multifaceted brewed coffee. There is a true complexity of different aromas, which are quite different and very interesting in lupin coffee. Subtle hints of nuts, almonds, and roasted notes mingle with a full-bodied flavor with very little bitterness.

Therefore, it tastes good on a wide variety of occasions.
Whether as a "strong" drink in the evening after a good meal, or as a "longer" drink in the afternoon. It's also not to be underestimated as a start to the day or as a power drink.
The aroma of lupins is primarily influenced by roasting. Lupins that are roasted longer and therefore darker, without significantly increasing the temperature, become considerably spicier. Above all, they are given more time in the roasting process, resulting in a more complex development of aromas. This offers the opportunity to explore different varieties and
Try out different roasts and then discover the perfect lupin drink for yourself. At least for the moment!

Preparation for the French Press
• 7g–9g (= one coffee scoop) per cup/160ml with
brew with hot water
Stir, let stand for 3 minutes, done
Traditional preparation in a cup
• 7g-9g
• 160ml hot water
Stir, let stand for 3 minutes, done
The production process: How is the lupin roasted?
The lupin plant contains no stimulating substances such as
for example theine / caffeine
Furthermore, it has a quite harmonious aroma, since the
The roasting process is carried out over a longer period and at a low final temperature. This prevents the lupins from becoming bitter, as they do not burn during roasting.
The end result is dark, but not black, lupins that exude a powerful aroma.

These can now simply be ground in a grain mill or, even better, a coffee mill and prepared like coffee for the lupin drink. The quality of the lupins is of great importance for the taste of the final product. Only fully mature and
Properly sorted lupins develop their full aroma after roasting and can impress with the complexity of their taste.

Tip: “Lupin Cold Brew”
Try lupin chilled. A pleasant thirst quencher that impresses with both its taste and the absence of caffeine. Ideal for hot and long summer days.