The Perfect Snack Pairing

Food pairing gets overcomplicated. You don't need a sommelier diploma to enjoy a bowl of fresh nuts. You just need flavours that play off each other instead of fighting for attention.

Here are six pairings straight from our roastery tasting bench:

Firecracker Almonds + Iced Cold Brew

Cold brew is smooth and low in acid. Its dark roast notes catch the habanero heat, while the ice cools your tongue before the next bite. It's our 3pm bench favourite.

Mango Habanero Cashews + Fresh Mango or Passionfruit Juice

Sweet tropical fruit juice matches the habanero's natural fruity undertones, then lets the creeping heat take over. Real fruit juice works best here — avoid the concentrate stuff.

Peri Peri Cashews + Chilled Mint Tea

Peri peri has a sharp, savoury punch. Cold mint tea cleanses the palate instantly, resetting your taste buds so every single cashew feels like the first one out of the bag.

Smoky Paprika Almonds + 70% Dark Chocolate

Smoky Spanish paprika and bitter dark chocolate belong together. Break off a square of good dark chocolate, take a couple of paprika almonds, and let them melt together.

Sweet Cinnamon Pecans & Walnuts + Fresh Chai

Cardamom, clove, and ginger in a hot chai mirror the warm cinnamon glaze on our pecans. Perfect for late evenings on the sofa.

Chilli & Lime Pistachios + Sparkling Water with Lime

Crisp, ice-cold sparkling water with a real lime wedge brings out the zesty tang of the pistachios without adding extra sugar. Simple and sharp.