From a mushroom shot chaser to a rose petal latte, baristas are taking your beans to the next level, says

summer coffee is a rose latte at Farm Girl. Rose Mann, the cafe’s founder, says the recipe was influenced by her friend Melly Lou, a nutritionist: “Not only does it look and smell incredible, it’s extremely beneficial to one’s health. Traditionally, rose water was used as a natural medicine to treat things such as bloating, indigestion and a sore throat. It is also very hydrating, which helps to counterbalance the effects of the caffeine. Most importantly, rose water is calming on our senses. Mix this with a delicious hot latte and you have a powerfully relaxing combination.” It is something to behold, with flower petals scattered on top and a subtle taste — people have come to the café just to order it and snap it for their Instagram feed. Any shyness about its rosy colour that male customers may have ordering it disappears as soon as they taste the fresh mix of floral notes and rich coffee. It’s made with plenty of frothy milk, and you can go for soya or almond if you’re that way inclined. The nutty flavour works particularly well with the coffee and rose combo. There’s a lavender version that Mann calls “a calming morning pick-me-up”.

At Pact Coffee’s HQ they have experimented by hacking their drinks using a slice of orange instead of an Aeropress filter and over in New York Supercrown has a secret ingredient in its Americanos — lemonade.

Next time you order a coffee, remember to think beyond milk.