Toscana

Gusta Tuscan Biscotti, Ginger & Lemon

4.417 reviews

Twice-baked ginger and lemon biscotti from Toscana.

$20.47

Size
Purchase type
  • Twice-baked by a family in Toscana
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
Tuscan hillside at golden hour, cypress silhouettes, olive grove on a slope, small stone farmhouse in the distance
Place
Toscana's cantucci (biscotti) tradition is built on a twice-baked dough that takes additions well. The region's position in central Italy, connected by centuries of trade routes, brought citrus and spice into its kitchen. Ginger and lemon are a natural extension of what Tuscan bakers have always done: take a good base and work with what the season offers.
Twice-baked biscotti cooling on slatted wooden boards beside a stone oven, biscotti log sliced on a marble counter with almonds scattered nearby
Process
Ginger and lemon are mixed into the dough before shaping. The log goes into the oven once, comes out for cutting, then goes back in for the second bake. Both passes drive the flavor into the flour, not onto the surface.
Hands shaping a biscotti log on a flour-dusted wooden board, wicker basket of almonds at the edge, rolled linen sleeve visible
People
We work with a family bakery in Toscana with three generations of cantucci behind them. The ginger-lemon variant is part of a range they developed around the classic twice-baked structure. One bakery, one process, different character.

What's inside

Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, candied ginger 10% (ginger, sugar), candied lemon peel 10% (lemon peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, preservative E220), eggs, egg yolk, butter, honey, salt, baking powder, bicarbonate, natural flavouring. No almonds. No nuts in the main recipe.
Certifications
  • Made in Italy
Contains
Wheat, eggs, sulphites (E220 in candied lemon peel). May contain soy and shelled nuts.

How to use it

Dip into latte or white hot chocolate. Hold for 2-3 seconds; eat before it softens past the bite. Tea works too; the warm spice carries either way.

Warm and bright at once; they offset each other rather than compete.

Pairs with

Questions

  • Can I dunk these?
    Yes. Dip into espresso, hot chocolate, or sweet wine. Hold for 2-3 seconds; eat before it softens past the bite. That is the traditional Tuscan way.
  • How long do they keep once opened?
    2-3 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid the fridge. It introduces moisture and off-flavors. A metal tin holds them better than the resealable bag.
  • How long does the sealed bag keep?
    Check the best-by date on the bag. Typically 6-9 months from production. Once opened, 2-3 weeks is the practical limit.
  • Do these contain nuts?
    No nuts. Contains wheat, eggs, butter, ginger, and candied lemon peel. The candied lemon peel contains E220 (sulfur dioxide). Avoid if you are sensitive to sulfites.
  • What is the difference between biscotti and cantucci?
    Cantucci is the Tuscan name for twice-baked cookies. The rest of Italy calls them biscotti, which just means twice cooked. Same thing, same region.
  • Are these very hard?
    Biscotti are intentionally firm. A 2-3 second dip softens the outside without losing structure. Eaten dry they are firm, not aggressive.
  • How is this shipped?
    From our New York warehouse via Amazon fulfillment. In-stock orders ship within 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75.
  • What if it arrives damaged or I don't love it?
    Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions asked.

Reviews

  • 5 stars: 7 (41%)
  • 4 stars: 9 (53%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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samk_73
Bright but subtle

ginger is gentler than expected and lemon does most of the talking. Good with black tea, just wish the pieces were a little thicker

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TREVOR J.
Ginger takes over

Wanted lemon with a warm ginger note. What I recieved was mostly ginger and a very hard cookie. Dunking helps, but I wouldnt choose this flavor again. Nobody else in the house finished one

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Miles
Bright and different

The ginger shows up first and the lemon follows. I wasnt sure those flavors would work in biscotti but they do, especially with black tea. Nice crisp texture and no waxy coating. One arrived broken, hence four stars, but it became the cooks sample

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Paul K.
Bright and crunchy

the ginger shows up first and then the lemon catches up. I was worried these would taste like perfume but nope. They have a good dry snap for coffee and dont crumble into mush when dipped. My sister took the rest home after brunch without asking, so that tells you how the table voted. definately ordering again for the holidays!!

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KAREN D.
Different in a good way

ginger shows up first, lemon comes after. Not everyone at work loved the combo but I did, esp with tea. pacakging was neat too

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JENNA P.
Unexpected favorite

Bought these mostly for my mom because ginger and lemon are her thing. I expected to have one and move on. Instead i ate three standing at the kitchen counter before she even arrived. The ginger has a little warmth but it isnt sharp, and the lemon keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy. They held together through a serious coffee dunk too, no sad crumbs floating around the cup. Mom took the open bag home so technically the gift worked... just not for me. She texted the next morning: 'send me the link.' Already did. I ordered my own replacement at the same time!!

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pratt_06
A nice change from plain almond

The lemon hits first, then ginger at the end. Crisp enough for dunking and not cloying. I wish fewer were broken, but the flavor is a keeper

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beck_18
A sharp little cookie

The ginger hits first and the lemon shows up right after. I wasnt sure those two would work in a biscotti but they really do. Crisp, fragrant, and not cloying. I served them after lunch with coffee and even the person who 'doesnt like ginger' took a second one. Four stars only because several cookies arrived broken, although the crumbs were honestly great over vanilla ice cream

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Peter L.
Bright flavor

I was worried the ginger would be too much, but it is more warm than spicy. Lemon shows up at the end. Good afternoon tea situation.

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mlewis7
Unique in the biscotti category

This is the most distinctive flavor I've tried in the biscotti category. Bright and spiced. Works with afternoon tea or just on its own. Not what you expect from biscotti.

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Tom
Nice but very specific flavor

Nice biscotti. The flavor is good but very specific. If you like ginger and lemon together you'll be happy. If not this is an odd choice. Worth trying via the variety pack before committing to a tin.

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nm_reads
Ginger and lemon are both present

ginger and lemon are BOTH actually present and they work together instead of fighting. thats rarer than it sounds in a biscotti.

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David K.
Gift for a non-coffee person

Gave this to a friend who doesn't drink coffee and was looking for something to have with her afternoon tea. She sent me a photo of the empty tin three days later. Done.

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jsmith92
Good but ginger is stronger than expected

Good quality biscotti. The ginger is more prominent than I expected from the name. If you want a mild ginger flavor this might be more than you're looking for. If you like ginger you'll enjoy it. I'm giving it 4 stars bc my personal preference skews more lemon.

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CAROL A.
Lighter than the other flavors

This is the lightest flavor in the line and I mean that as a compliment. After the pistachio and the almond, the ginger lemon feels like a palate reset. Good for people who want something refreshing rather than rich.

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Patricia
Not for coffee drinkers but for tea people this is it

I drink tea in the mornings, not coffee. Most biscotti is designed around coffee dunking and doesnt pair as well with tea. The ginger lemon here is made for a different morning entirely. Bright lemon, gentle ginger heat, and a crunch that works with black tea.

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Jennifer Rodriguez
The surprise of the lineup

I ordered the variety pack with low expectations for this flavor. Ginger and lemon together sounded busy. First bite changed my mind. The lemon is bright, the ginger is warm underneath it, and together they make a biscotti that works with tea in a way I didn't expect.

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