What is an Affogato?

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What do you get when you mix perfectly pulled espresso and a scoop of vanilla ice cream? An irresistible affogato al cafe.

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What is exactly is an affogato coffee?

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What makes an affogato so special?

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Is an affogato hard to make?

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Start Simple

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Mix It Up

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Make a Perfect Affogato

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