The Monbana & Houston’s teams at Coffee Fest Dallas (2016). Photo Credit: Franck Foulloy

Houston’s is proud to not only welcome Monbana to the U.S., but also to our vendor line-up. We have spent the last several months training with and supporting the Monbana team at various industry shows, including SCAA and Coffee Fest. All of our Regional Managers participated in a Monbana training seminar while in Dallas for Coffee Fest, in which they learned how to create tasty drinking chocolate, chocolate sauce, and various frappes under the tootlage of famed International Barista, Geoffroy Maubon.

Both lines are broad enough to provide ample flavor profile opportunities, but not so wide that they become cumbersome and overwhelming to deal with. The Gourmet Chocolate Beverage line includes Tresor (milk) Chocolate, Organic & Fair Trade (milk) Chocolate, Supreme (dark) Chocolate, and White Tresor Chocolate powders. The Premium Frappe line is a little more expansive, containing some unique and exotic flavors as well as the traditional: Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate, Mocha, Caramel, Lychee, Mango Passion Fruit, Lemon, and Yogurt – an exceptional base mix for any custom frappe.

While the frappes and hot chocolates are perfectly delicious and oh-so-simple to prepare following the directions on the canisters, Maubon has concocted several flavorful and indulgent recipes, morphing each product into superior beverages and dessert cocktails that one would be accustomed to finding at a high-end restaurant. How about a Saint Petersbourg that combines milk, Supreme (dark) Chocolate powder, rum, and caramels? What about a green Matcha’ Nilla shake made using Monbana Vanilla Frappe powder, Matcha Tea, milk, and ice? Or perhaps you would prefer adding an Indian-inspired flare to your beverage menu with a flavored lassi. According to Maubon, “This cocktail is inspired from the famous Indian beverage made with yogurt and fruits,” that originated in the Punjab region. We’ve included a Fruity Lemon Lassi recipe below for you to try out.

Geoffroy Maubon’s Fruity Lemon Lassi
Makes approx. 10 oz beverage

Ingredients:

• 1.5 scoops Monbana Yogurt Frappe powder
• 1.5 scoops Monbana Lemon Frappe powder
• 5 oz of milk
• 5 oz of ice

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend for 20 to 45 seconds depending on the desired texture.
2. Pour into a highball or cocktail glass. Garnish with color sugar rimmer, and exotic flower, and a brightly colored straw.

Beverages made using Monbana products do not require a lot of added ingredients as the powders already include flavorful, high quality, natural ingredients including visible chunks of real fruit, caramel, etc.

As the exclusive U.S. importer and re-distributor of Monbana products, Houston’s is your go-to source for these versatile and premium frappe and hot chocolate powders. Log on to our website for additional information on all Monbana products, or visit our facebook page to see more pictures from Coffee Fest Dallas and other events.

 Ask your Houston’s Regional Manager for a copy of Geoffroy Maubon’s Monbana recipes to begin mixing flavors, textures, and ingredients that are sure to make you say, “Mmm…”

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