Ladyfinger (biscuit) Ladyfinger (biscuit) Ladyfingers, sometimes known by their original Italian name savoiardi, or as sponge fingers in British English, are low density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge biscuits roughly shaped like a large finger. They are a principal ingredient in many dessert recipes, such as trifles and charlottes, and are also used as fruit or chocolate gateau linings, and sometimes for the sponge element of tiramisu. They are typically soaked in a sugar syrup or liqueur, or in coffee or espresso for the dessert tiramisu. Plain ladyfingers are commonly given to infants, being soft enough for teething mouths, but easy to grasp
Coffee substitute reasons, members of churches such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons), and the Seventh-day Adventist Church, refrain from drinking coffee, but not all hot drinks; some may drink a substitute. Some culinary traditions, like that of Korea, include beverages made from roasted grain instead of coffee or tea (including "boricha", "oksusu cha", and "hyeonmi cha"). These do not substitute for coffee but fill its niche as a hot drink (optionally sweetened). Grain coffee and other substitutes can be made by roasting or decocting various organic substances. Some ingredients used include almond, acorn, asparagus,