Carmela Ice Cream

Our Flavors (flavors may vary from location to location)

Salted Caramel

Our best-seller! Handmade Caramel with a touch of sea salt. The perfect blend of savory and sweet!
Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean

No extracts, no flavorings. Just pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans and a touch of Brown Sugar.
Dark Chocolate Cacao Nib

A decadent blend of dark and bittersweet chocolates, cacao powder and crunchy cacao nibs. A true chocolate lovers chocolate.
Mint Cacao Nib

This is our version of REAL mint chip! Fresh mint leaves are infused into milk and cream. You’ll never crave green mint ice cream again!
Lavender Honey

A truly “garden-inspired” flavor. Organic lavender flowers are infused into milk and cream and sweetened with a touch of honey.
Intelligentsia Espresso

Rich, Intelligentsia brewed espresso and freshly ground espresso are infused into the milk and cream.
Chocolate Sorbet

A very rich, dark, chocolate sorbet. A treat for anyone, especially for those who can’t enjoy dairy.
Matcha Green Tea

Traditional green tea ice cream made with traditional, Japanese Matcha powder.
Earl Grey Tea

Tea leave infused into milk and cream. If you like Earl Grey Tea with milk, you’ll love this ice cream!
Classic Rocky Road

Bittersweet chocolate ice cream with roasted walnuts (the original nut in Rocky Road) and homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallows. Kinda amazing.
Guinness

Created for St. Patrick’s Day, this has become a year-round favorite to many. Made with Guinness stout and a touch of molasses.
Rosemary w/ Toasted Pine Nuts

Organic rosemary is infused into the milk and cream and fresh-toasted pine nuts are hand-folded in during freezing. (Spring/Fall)
Toasted Almond

We toast, chop and infuse almonds into the ice cream base. No chunks of almonds here, just a smooth and subtle, almond ice cream.
Lemon Basil Sorbet

Organic, farmers’ market lemons and basil. A classic flavor pairing that complements many types of food such as Italian and Thai. (Winter/Spring)
Carrot Orange Ginger Sorbet

Designed after one of our favorite pressed juice flavors. Made with organic carrots, oranges and ginger. (Spring)
Cucumber Sorbet

A Carmela warm-weather staple. Organic cucumbers with a touch of sea salt. A perfect refresher for a hot Summer day.
Aztec Chocolate

Bittersweet chocolate ice cream infused with whole vanilla bean, cinnamon, chipotle and ancho peppers. Inspired by traditional Aztec “drinking” chocolate.
Strawberry Buttermilk

A seasonal favorite! Organic, farmers market strawberries with organic buttermilk and vanilla beans. (Spring/Summer)
Lemon Verbena Vanilla Bean

Organic lemon verbena leaves and whole Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans. (Spring/Summer)
White Peach Vanilla Bean

Organic Farmers’ market white peaches + whole vanilla bean. Tastes like Summer! (Summer)
Rose Petal

Fun fact: This was our first flavor we ever created! Made with organic, Pasadena red roses and organic rosewater. (Spring/Summer)
Blackberry Vanilla Bean Sorbet

Organic farmers’ market blackberries with Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans. (Summer)
Cantaloupe Sorbet

Organic, ripe cantaloupes. Simply delicious. (Summer)
Spiced Strawberry Sorbet

Organic, farmers market strawberries with black pepper and balsamic vinegar. (Spring/Summer)
Watermelon Mint Sorbet

Organic farmers’ market watermelons and mint pair together to make this light and refreshing sorbet. (Summer)
Blueberry Thyme Sorbet

Organic farmers market blueberries and fresh thyme. Savory and sweet fun! (Summer)
Plum Sorbet

Ripe, organic farmers’ market plums have their own balance of tart and sweet. We just let that goodness shine in this sorbet. (Summer)
Raspberry Rose Sorbet

Organic farmers market raspberries with organic rosewater. Winner of LA Mag’s Best of LA 2014 (Best Sorbet)! (Summer)
Frozen Grape Sorbet

As the name says. Like eating a frozen grape. Made with organic, farmers’ market grapes. (Summer)
Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sorbet

Organic farmers market strawberries with Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans. A fun and sweet treat! (Spring/Summer)
Pumpkin Spice

Organic pumpkin + cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, vanilla bean, cloves, oh my! (Fall)
Cardamom

Common in chai tea, Cardamom is also an excellent stand-in for Vanilla when it comes to Fall desserts or Summer fruit cobblers. (Fall/Winter)
Brown Butter Sage

Our most savory flavor! Fresh, organic farmers’ market sage sautéed in butter and then infused into the milk and cream. (Fall/Winter)
Spiced Apple Sorbet

If you froze apple cider it might taste like this. Organic, tart, farmers’ market apples with spices and citrus zest. (Fall/Winter)
Roasted Sweet Potato

A Fall necessity. Roasted, organic sweet potatoes with butter & spices. We throw in handmade vanilla bean marshmallows for good measure. (Fall/Winter)
Cranberry Orange Thyme Sorbet

Organic cranberries, organic, farmers market oranges, and organic, fresh thyme. Perfect for Thanksgiving! (Fall/Winter)
Nutmeg

Freshly ground nutmeg is infused into the milk and cream. Tastes like frozen eggnog! (Fall/Winter)
Candied Pecan

House made candied pecans grace a delicate brown sugar ice cream base. This is a must have for the holidays! (Fall/Winter)
Meyer Lemon Olive Oil

Local, organic Meyer lemons and fruity olive oil grace this subtly delicious flavor. (Winter)
Lime Mint Sorbet

Organic, farmers’ market limes and mint. Like a frozen Mojito! (Winter/Spring)
Blood Orange Sorbet

Organic farmers’ market blood oranges. (Winter/Spring)
Lemon Basil Sorbet

Organic, farmers’ market lemons and basil. A classic flavor pairing that compliments many types of food such as Italian and Thai. (Winter/Spring)
Orange Vanilla Bean Sorbet

Organic, farmers market oranges with Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans. Tastes like a creamsicle! (Winter/Spring)
Pomegranate Sherbet

Whether you pronounce it “Sherbet” or “Sherbert” this Pomegranate Sherbet is a good time. Made with organic, farmers’ market pomegranates. (Fall/Winter)
Cara Cara Sorbet

Organic farmers’ market “pink navel” oranges. We like to think of it as nature’s version of “pink starburst.” (Winter/Spring)
Pear Champagne Sorbet

Syrupy, ripe, organic pears are balanced with dry champagne. This is our New Year’s go-to flavor. (Winter)