In Persian Empire, people used to pour grape-juice over snow in a bowl, to make ice creams.
What you might not be wondering was “how did they get their hands on ice?” Earlier, when ice cubes were not a domestic phenomenon, kings and emperors used to send their people to the mountains and bring them back snow. But then, refrigeration came and changed everything. Ice creams are no longer royal, or are they? Lets be the kings and emperors of our desires and look for the royal ones.
United Kingdom apart from being a world class travel destination boasts of its parlours and cafes famous for their ice creams. If you are in London for a few days, and because of some random reason, you are out on an ice cream stroll, you might want to step into Amorino, a delightful Italian cafe. Situated on Old Compton Street, Amorino is alive with Italian warmth and devoid of any artificial colour and flavourings. Their positioning as authentic traditional Italian ice cream gives them a sweet edge over others. Passion fruit, lemon, amaretto, amarina, tiramisu, banana, chocolate, vanilla, raspberry are some of the popular flavours at Amorino.
According to the Daily Mail, “Freggo is ice cream, Argentina and refined sophistication.” Situated on Swallow street, Freggo boasts of a varied menu. Freggospresso, Freggoccino and Freggoshape are liquid delights. Creams have banana splits, berries, Irish cream etc. With more options in chocolates, fruits, cakes and beverages, Freggo is a one stop shop for a delightful evening craving, or a light dessert or better, an after club venue where you can sit with your friends and discuss the day over this Argentinian delicacy. Archer Street is adorned by an offshoot of Italian Bocca di Lupo: Gelupo. Pine nut, fennel, seed, ricotta, cherry ripple lemon curd are few of the 9 constantly changed flavours. Come to Gelupo for sorbets, panna cotta and Italian cakes.
Meeting for a coffee and gelato in Covent market is made delicious by La Gelatiera. Using the best seasonal ingredients and organic dairy produce, it has enchanting flavours. Basil & chili, honey rosemary and orange zests, salty caramel are some of the flavours in gelato, Mojito, pear and sake, mango, bellini come in sorbets. Haagen Dazs needs no introduction. Around Leicestor square, you might cross paths with happy people who had just had tasted Haagen Dazs. Hot and cold bends, banana brownie splits, chocoholic, fruit fusion, cheescakes, macadama nut, mint leaves and chocolate are must haves here.
Breakfast in Turin, Bicerin, fig ripple, white chocolate gelato, Kiwi sorbet are some of the names Gelaotrino has spelled for us at Covent's garden. They make them in front of you with top quality ingredients. Once you try them yourself, you would be swept away.Now, Largs, Ayrshire has Nardini ready for you with knickerbocker glories and sundaes. One of the finest ice-cream parlours in UK, it has 2 coup de grace for you, once your are weakened by the delectable flavours: Double Cream Vanilla and Clyde Coast Extravaganza. Enjoy. Bill Jackson's van serving Minghella ice cream has never run out of fuel, or ice cream, for that matter. If you go to the top of Brading down, you can taste the clean and wholesome flavour of the farm mill ice cream. Stem and ginger, borage honey, lemon tarts and strawberry are some of the flavours.
In Broadstairs, Kent, you can find Morreli's; one of the oldest parlours of UK. Its 60's retro look, signature creamy gelato, wafers, sparkles and other timeless flavours are enough for 1 occasion. Finally, in Camden Lock, science has taken the helm and liquid nitrogen cooled experimental ice is the new buzz in town. Chin Chin Laboratists have figured out a way to make ice cream with 50% less fat and sugar, and with the offerings such as fresh fruit juice, crunchy nuts, Earl Grey, sponge cakes, they might win the town and the crown as well.
Haagen Dazs
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