All lovers of the real Italian Espresso recognize from the great distance well known mark –illy. Now, guests at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston can enjoy this high quality coffee in the comfort of the Lobby Lounge. This five-star hotel teamed up with renowned coffee brand Illy to open a pop-up coffee shop, dubbed MOspresso. Guests at the shop will enjoy Illy’s well-balanced signature blend composed of nine distinct highest-order Arabica beans spanning four continents. Velvety, immediately sweet with floral and fruity notes, this signature blend features hints of caramel, toast and chocolate, and is naturally fragrant with aromas of almond and honey. Available to enjoy within the relaxed surroundings of the Lobby Lounge or on the go, Illy’s caffeinated and decaffeinated signature blend will be served for $5. Artisan specialty coffees including cappuccinos, lattes and espressos and premium Dammann Frères loose leaf teas, will also be available for $6.
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Pastry Chef Robert Differ will complement these specialty drips with a selection of coffee-inspired desserts including: Tiramisu Coupe enhanced with a mascarpone mousse, biscotti crumble and toasted almond ice cream ($12); Cappuccino Chip Cheesecake with a cookie crust, drizzled with a dark chocolate sauce and vanilla Chantilly ($12); Éclair Duet served with a café cream, Amaretto Chantilly and 55% bittersweet sauce ($12); Affogato composed of vanilla gelato, Illy espresso and chocolate covered coffee beans ($10) and a selection of homemade ice cream served with a freshly baked biscotti and chocolate sauce; flavors include: toasted almond, latte, vanilla, and chocolate (one-scoop $6, three-scoops $10).
In addition, signature MOspresso java-inspired martinis will be available for $15 and will feature: Cioccolatini, espresso, vodka and chocolate liqueur; Cremosa espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish Cream; Black & Tan, espresso, Irish Cream and coffee liqueur; and Espresso Martini, espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur. Beer and wine selections will also be on hand.
This special offering will be available from Tuesday, May 2 to Friday, June 30, 2017.
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