Fresh-baked cakes paired with specialty coffees is a match made in heaven. But what if you could bring the magic of a perfectly pulled shot of espresso into your home?
At For the Love of Sugar, you can order our coffee beans to-go. Our beans are freshly roasted and packaged whole. They include:
- House Blend
- Viennese Espresso Blend
- Costa Rica
- Guatemala Antigua
- Ethiopia Harrar
Want to try our specialty coffees for yourself? Visit our Detroit bakery to pick up a bag, order a freshly-brewed espresso, and grab one of our delicious pastries. Contact us today to learn more or place an online order.
What Specialty Coffees Do We Offer?
Our specialty coffees start with the perfect coffee beans. These beans are graded for their quality and flavor, creating a taste that you don’t usually find from typical grocery store coffee.
We have five single-origin coffee beans available for purchase:
- House Blend: Our house blend is designed to be balanced and smooth, creating the perfect reliable, everyday cup. It’s a traditional coffee flavor that pairs with nearly everything, whether it’s dessert, breakfast, or a midday cup.
- Viennese Espresso Blend: This medium-dark roast allows the bean’s natural sugars to caramelize without becoming burnt. It’s known for being rich, velvety, and comforting.
- Costa Rica: Costa Rican blends are known for being balanced. They have a bright, clean, and vibrant flavor that is not too heavy and not too acidic.
- Guatemala Antigua: Our Guatemalan brand has bolder, richer flavors with hints of cocoa and spice. It’s a great way to start off your morning.
- Ethiopia Harrar: Our Ethiopian blend has more floral and citrus notes. It’s a great choice for those who want a lighter coffee flavor.
How to Achieve a Successful Home Brew
With a few simple techniques, you can elevate your home brewing and create the perfect specialty coffees right at home with retail coffee beans.
Water Quality
Home brewing your coffee starts with the water you use. If your tap water tastes like chlorine or minerals, then your coffee will too. Since coffee is 98% water, it’s important to use something high-quality during preparation.
Filtered water or bottled water is best for achieving a clean, delicious taste.
Grind Size
When it comes to home brewing, fresh beans are key. For this reason, it’s best to leave the beans whole if you can.
Our coffee beans come as whole beans, though our baristas are happy to freshly grind your bag if you don’t have a grinder at home. However, the benefit to keeping your beans whole is that it locks in their flavor. Otherwise, ground beans begin to lose their delicate aromatic compounds within 15 minutes of being ground.
When you’re grinding your beans, the size you grind them too also matters, as it impacts the flavor that is extracted. The size also depends on what appliances you use to make your coffee. For example, a coarse grind is best if you’re using a French press.
Meanwhile, a medium grind is best for standard drip or pour-overs, and a fine, power-like grind is best for espresso.
Coffee-to-Water Ratio
The amount of coffee and water you use will also impact the flavor of your drink. Typically, it’s best to follow a ratio of one gram of coffee to 16 grams of water. This ratio ensures the coffee isn’t too weak or too bitter.
Visit For the Love of Sugar for Cake Decorating Workshops in Detroit
At For the Love of Sugar, you can find specialty coffees alongside freshly-baked pastries. We specialize in made-to-order, custom cakes, but our menu includes a variety of delicious treats, including:
- Cakes by the slice
- French macrons
- Brownies
- Cinnamon rolls
- Cookies
Located in the heart of Downtown Detroit, our bakery also hosts several baking classes for adults and kids.
Ready to try our specialty coffees and cakes for yourself? Call (313) 788-7111, or contact us online to get started.
