Cake brands like to use luxury metaphors as metaphors, and Cova, known as the "LV of desserts", is no exception. The difference is that it really comes from LV.
In 1817, a military man named Cova established a dessert shop next to the famous La Scala Theater in Italy. In the 100th year since its opening, Cova has brought the elegance and nobility of Italian desserts to the world, and the positioning of "Italian style tearoom" has made it loved by high-level consumers. Shanghai is one of the first cities for Cova to enter Chinese mainland, and it is better than other cities in terms of production control and service quality. In October 2017, COVA held its 200th anniversary celebration at its Xintiandi store in Shanghai.
Compared with the same grade dessert shop/afternoon tea shop, Cova adopts a more open design, and the white crystal chandelier, walnut-colored walls, and light-colored leather sofas show the brand connotation at the same time, but also a little modern simple and fashionable.
Cova's dim sum and cakes are made on the same day at the Central Bakery in Shanghai and then delivered to all stores. When it comes to Cova's cake, we have to mention the mango cake. This is regarded as Leslie Cheung's favorite dessert during his lifetime, with a three-layer chiffon cake filled with Shanti cream and fresh mango cubes, the cake base is light and fluffy, and the sweetness of the creamy whipping cream is very low, but there is a hint of fragrance; Mango has a fruity sweetness and a unique aroma that elevates the cake well. The quality of Cova's cake in Shenzhen is not good, but the Shanghai store has returned to its proper level, and recently launched a birthday cake style and supports delivery.
The other signature uses a combination of low-sugar mousse and oats, the boring oats are smoothed by the smooth mousse, the graininess is reduced, and the entrance is silky and delicate, accompanied by the sweet aroma of Baileys, which is impressive; The digestive biscuits underneath provide a chewy sensation and further reduce the sweetness. Friends who don't like sweets can also eat a piece without feeling sweet. As an Italian dessert brand, Cova naturally has a knack for making tiramisu. The complex flavor includes the bitterness of Espresso, the mellowness of sweet wine, and the richness of chocolate. Cake body and cream, balanced between thick and light; The sweetness of this cake is also not high, so even if a lady eats a piece, it will not be too burdensome.
Cova needs an additional 10% service charge, but fortunately, the service at their home is indeed correct, the food and utensils on the table are meticulously arranged, and the waiter will iron the tablecloth, and the details are more neat and exquisite; The waiter in the suit and leather shoes is very good-looking, neither humble nor arrogant, but it is inevitable that there will be omissions when the passenger flow is large; At the same time, due to the limitation of space, many stores have small spacing between seats, which is a fly in the ointment.
