Espresso Spread Is Here And It's The Breakfast Treat Of Coffee Gods

Step aside chocolate spread because there’s a new toast topping in town that’s seriously tickling our fancy.

The world’s first espresso coffee spread is set to launch in Selfridges to give breakfast an extra boost.

The new Espresso Spread allows coffee lovers to enjoy their favourite caffeinated drink in a whole new form, just in time for UK Coffee Week.

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Developed by Flat Brew, the smooth spread is designed to be enjoyed on toast, with pastries or simply devoured by the spoonful straight from the jar.

The team were keen to create a spread that didn’t alter the pure and simple taste of the coffee beans and took nearly a year to develop the winning blend of Arabica coffee, cocoa butter, a little sugar and cream.

With 35g of coffee per jar (9g being is a single shot of espresso) the spread packs a punch with a bitter taste coffee connoisseurs will recognise.

It’s jet black colour means this spread isn’t quite as pretty as jam when dolloped on a crumpet, but we’re still excited to give it a go.

The spread is launching exclusively at Selfridges, Oxford Street, for UK Coffee Week (10 -16 April) and costs £5.99 for a 285g jar.

Iced Coffee Around The World

Frappe, Greece(01 of08)

Greece proves that there is a time and a place for instant coffee, and that it can in fact be absolutely delicious. The Greek frappe is traditionally made with instant coffee, water and milk, shaken and served over ice with sugar to taste. It's the perfect answer to sultry afternoons.

Get a recipe here. (credit:Robert Gourley/Flickr)

Aisu Kōhī, Japan(02 of08)

To make Japanese iced coffee, the coffee is brewed directly onto ice which means you can get it from cup to mouth even faster because there's no need to cool it first. Not only is this super efficient, it also creates a complex flavor that can't be achieved with cold brew.

Get a recipe here. (credit:momoko77/Flickr)

Oliang, Thailand(03 of08)

Traditional Thai iced coffee is brewed with soybeans, sesame and corn. That's what gives it a special kick. (Though you'll commonly see it just brewed with cardamom, too.) It's served over iced with sweetened condensed milk -- another nice touch -- or evaporated milk with simple syrup. It basically tastes like heaven.

Get a recipe here. (credit:nanovivid/Flickr)

Ca Phe Da, Vietnam(04 of08)

Vietnamese iced coffee is famous for its use of sweetened condensed milk, but that's not the only thing that makes it so memorable. Just like with Oliang from Thailand, Vietnamese coffee is interesting right from the start with the brewing process. Sometimes it is brewed with chicory and other times it's a mixture of Arabica and Robusta beans, which are notably harsh but blend well with the sweetness of the condensed milk.

Get a recipe here. (credit:James Ransom/Food52)

Mocha Cola, Brazil(05 of08)

This is not your every day iced coffee. Brazil's take on this beverage is... unique. There is coffee in it. And chocolate, lots of chocolate. But there's also cola -- which means double the caffeine -- served over ice with whipped cream.

Get a recipe here. (credit:ell brown/Flickr)

Yuanyang, Hong Kong(06 of08)

Hong Kong is another spot where you'll find extra caffeine in iced coffee. Yuanyang is a mixture of milk tea and coffee served over ice.

Get a recipe here. (credit:Premshree Pillai/Flickr)

Affogato, Italy(07 of08)

This isn't exactly an iced coffee, but it is a beautiful, strong shot of espresso served on top of a scoop of vanilla ice cream. That's good enough for us. (And, ahem, that's Italian espresso and Italian ice cream, so... )

Get a recipe here. (credit:Ralan808/Flickr)

Eiskaffee, Germany(08 of08)

Italy might have the affogato, but Germany has the Eiskaffee. And if ordered at the right place, that eiskaffee will come in a tall glass full of strong, cold German coffee with a scoop of ice cream, grated chocolate, whipped cream AND a fancy wafer cookie. If you're really lucky, you get a party streamer too.

Get a recipe here. (credit:Fitz_Carraldo/Flickr)