Paula Pumpernickel Milk Coffee Liqueur by Sasse. Cream liqueur with a milk coffee flavor, notes of light caramel, mild and delicate, 17% ABV.

Paula Pumpernickel Milk Coffee Liqueur is a cream liqueur from the Sasse fine distillery in Schöppingen: mild and delicate with a milk coffee flavor, notes of light caramel, 17% ABV, 700 ml. Not a dark coffee liqueur, not an espresso schnapps – the Münsterland afternoon coffee gathering, captured as a liqueur.

The Milk Coffee Liqueur by Paula Pumpernickel is a cream liqueur, and that is what makes it different from a classic coffee liqueur. Coffee liqueur is usually dark, sweet, and strongly roasted. A milk-based cream liqueur, by contrast, is light, soft, and rich. This one combines both: coffee as the flavor, milk as the texture, plus a touch of light caramel. It is inspired by a ritual that is part of the afternoon in Münsterland: the social coffee gathering. Sometimes there is cake on the table; sometimes, like in great-grandparents' days, a plate of "Münsterländer Knabbeln" (traditional rusk). Imagine a Sunday at your aunt's house: the pot is half empty, and the adults get a little glass to go with it.

Mild milk coffee flavor with fine, light caramel

The liqueur tastes mild and delicate of milk coffee, more like a large mug with plenty of milk than a double espresso. Beneath this are fine notes of light caramel that round off the sweetness. The texture is creamy, and the 17% ABV alcohol content is restrained. Sasse calls it a perfect complement to coffee, and that is exactly how it is designed: as a companion to stand beside the mug.

As a milk-based liqueur, it contains the allergen milk. According to Sasse, it can be stored for a long time after opening as long as the bottle is kept at 0 to 25 °C.

Ice-cold on the rocks, beside the mug, or as a shot in iced coffee

Ice-cold on the rocks is how Sasse intends for the Milk Coffee Liqueur to be served. A few ice cubes in a tumbler, 4 cl of liqueur poured over them—done. It is equally suitable for the coffee table, served in a small glass next to the mug or as a shot in coffee. It is a mild companion for butter cake, streusel cake, or a simple marble cake, without overpowering the pastry. The cream liqueur has 17% ABV and is sold only to persons aged 18 and over.

For storage, the bottle should be kept upright in a cool, dark place.

Our tip: For a quick iced coffee, pour cold coffee over ice cubes, add 3 cl of liqueur, and place a piece of rusk or zwieback on the saucer for dipping.

Knabbeln, coffee gatherings, and a culinary expert from Münsterland

Münsterland Knabbeln are a type of farm-style rusk. They used to be a humble breakfast; today, they are considered a regional specialty with a long tradition. Together with milk coffee, they are among the inspirations from which Paula Pumpernickel draws her liqueurs. Behind the name is a culinary expert who introduces regional food products from Münsterland. Since 2021, the liqueur series has been a collaboration between Sasse and the Münsterland-Siegel association.

Paula Pumpernickel Milk Coffee Liqueur is made at the Sasse fine distillery in Schöppingen. The distillery has made a name for itself with grain spirits aged in barrique barrels. The three Paula liqueurs represent the sweet, creamy side of their range, each with its own Münsterland story in the background.

For coffee-table hosts, milk coffee drinkers, and as a gift for coffee visits

The Milk Coffee Liqueur is the bottle for anyone who enjoys having guests in the afternoon and prefers their coffee mild rather than strong. As a gift for a coffee visit, it replaces chocolates; for your own coffee table, it is the perfect finale. If you prefer vanilla and rum after dessert, opt for the Herrencreme Liqueur. Our Sasse page shows the entire distillery assortment, and the Liqueurs category features more creamy options. It is not suitable for those who must avoid milk or follow a vegan diet. Anyone looking for a strong, dark coffee liqueur will find this one too mild.

Milk coffee with light caramel as a cream liqueur, 17% ABV – Paula Pumpernickel's Milk Coffee Liqueur, produced by Sasse in Schöppingen, for your afternoon coffee gathering.