Mazagran was reportedly invented by the French Army during the Battle of Mazagran in Algeria, in February 1840. It was a battle between the French and the Arab and Berber forces as part of France's 17-year-long conquest of Algeria. The French ran out of milk and added water to their coffee, deciding to drink it cold to combat the heat.
Mazagran was reportedly invented by the French Army during the Battle of Mazagran in Algeria, in February 1840. It was a battle between the French and the Arab and Berber forces as part of France's 17-year-long conquest of Algeria. The French ran out of milk and added water to their coffee, deciding to drink it cold to combat the heat.
Café Mazagran, or as we know it, Iced Coffee, was later served to customers in tall glasses by French café owners. Over the years, Iced Coffee has taken on different permutations in different countries. In Austria, it includes an ice cube and a shot of rum. In Catalonia and Portugal, it is served with a slice of lemon. Sometimes, however, it is served with hot water, showing how Iced Coffee transformed from its Mazagran roots to its own distinct beverage. Iced Coffee is served strong, with sweetened, chilled condensed milk in Vietnam. Germany adds ice cream and calls it "eiskaffe".
(Sourced from The Coffee Magazine, 8 April 2019)Café Mazagran, or as we know it, Iced Coffee, was later served to customers in tall glasses by French café owners. Over the years, Iced Coffee has taken on different permutations in different countries. In Austria, it includes an ice cube and a shot of rum. In Catalonia and Portugal, it is served with a slice of lemon. Sometimes, however, it is served with hot water, showing how Iced Coffee transformed from its Mazagran roots to its own distinct beverage. Iced Coffee is served strong, with sweetened, chilled condensed milk in Vietnam. Germany adds ice cream and calls it "eiskaffe".
At Black Bean, we serve five versions of Cold Coffee, some inspired by our espresso.
At Black Bean, we serve five versions of Cold Coffee, some inspired by our espresso.
ICED ESPRESSO
ICED ESPRESSO
39 Iced Espresso
Hot Double Espresso poured over blocks of ice.39 Iced Americano / Iced Café
Hot Double Espresso blended with crushed ice. Add sugar, syrup or honey for an authentic Iced Café experience.39 Iced Café Latté
Hot Double Espresso blended with crushed ice and milk.COLD COFFEE
COLD COFFEE
49 Café Shake
Our adult friendly Café milkshake is made with great quality vanilla ice cream and cold espresso to enhance its flavour.49 Café Freezo
The Freezo remains the cold beverage of choice for those craving a deep, authentic coffee flavor without excessive calories. Freezo contains powdered dried arabica coffee, cocoa, skimmed milk and soya and is blended with crushed ice to produce an iced coffee.
Café Freezo - Image Created By Valeria Aksakovahttp://www.aksakova-studio.com/
Our Cold Coffee From Left to Right: Café Shake, Café Freezo, Iced Americano, Iced Latté and Iced Espresso. Image created by BBC.