I still enjoy a good cup of coffee…for me, it’s more comforting than drinking tea, despite the fact that I get jitters if I drink too much of it.  But, I also get pickier about coffee as I get older.  Too many places serve up really bitter coffee that tastes of burnt beans, while other places serve up watery brown liquid.  So when I find a coffee or espresso-based drink that I love, I’m really hooked.

Such is the case with Soufflés in Newburyport.  They’re located in downtown Newburyport and, while small, they use their space well to display the kitchen essentials and gadets, cookbooks, and other kitchen supplies that they sell.  They also sell some wonderful coffee drinks to go at the registers.  I’m sure they’re all good, but I’m so addicted to the iced mochaccinos there that I have yet to try anything else, though I’m sure I will expand my espresso horizons and try their hot drinks come winter.  They also offer several baked goods by the register including cookies, bars, and biscotti that are typically very good, and taste fresh (many are made by local bakeries).

Souffles’ iced mochaccino is a perfectly balanced blend of chocolate, espresso and milk so that the result is creamy, slightly sweet, with a pleasant espresso flavor.  They only come in one size but  you can order it with one or two shots of espresso.  Even with low-fat milk (they don’t usually offer skim) the result is rich and creamy – the perfect way to start a weekend day!