Toscana

Gusta Tuscan Biscotti, Sample Pack (3 Flavors)

4.6198 reviews

Three Tuscan biscotti flavors in one box: almond, chocolate, pistachio.

$9.47

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 has been baking cantucci (biscotti) for centuries. The region's dry climate and egg-rich dough tradition shaped a twice-baked cookie built to last. All three flavors in this box (almond, chocolate, pistachio) come from the same Tuscan bakery and the same recipe structure.
Twice-baked biscotti cooling on slatted wooden boards beside a stone oven, biscotti log sliced on a marble counter with almonds scattered nearby
Process
All three flavors use the same core process: dough mixed with the key ingredient, shaped into a log, baked once, cut, then baked a second time. Almond and pistachio use whole nuts pressed into the dough; the chocolate uses dark chocolate chunks mixed through. Same twice-baking, different ingredients.
Hands shaping a biscotti log on a flour-dusted wooden board, wicker basket of almonds at the edge, rolled linen sleeve visible
People
The three flavors in this box come from a family bakery in Toscana with three generations of cantucci behind them. This is a cross-section of their range: the classic almond, the pistachio, the dark chocolate. One kitchen, one process.

What's inside

Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, almonds 20%, pistachios 18%, dark chocolate 22% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavor), eggs, egg yolks, butter, honey, salt, flavourings, baking powder. No preservatives. No anise.
Certifications
  • Made in Italy
Contains
Wheat, eggs, almonds, pistachios, soy. May contain dry shell nuts.

How to use it

Dip each biscotti into espresso, hot chocolate, or sweet wine. Hold for 2-3 seconds; eat before it softens past the bite. All three flavors dunk well; the chocolate version holds the longest.

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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 each box. Typically 6-9 months from production per box. Once opened, keep in an airtight container; 2-3 weeks at their best.
  • Which flavors are included, and which contain nuts?
    Three boxes: Almond, Pistachio, and Chocolate. Both Almond (20% almonds) and Pistachio (18% pistachios) contain tree nuts. Chocolate contains dark chocolate (22%). All three contain wheat, eggs, and butter.
  • 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

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.