Garden to Glass: Coffee Cravings

Turn Specialty Coffee Drinks into Works of Art with Edible Flowers and More

Non-alcoholic beverages are on the rise, and this growing trend is a lot more than just fancy mocktails or N/A beers. More and more cafes are looking for creative ways to set their menu apart and delight their customers. Craft coffee has become an art form, with baristas experimenting with emerging flavors, Instagram-worthy presentations, and unique ingredients.

At Fresh Origins®, we believe that creativity and quality ingredients are essential to providing memorable experiences for your customers. Whether you're a café owner looking to create a signature seasonal drink or a distributor wanting to offer innovative products to your clients, incorporating edible flowers, microgreens and even our fun selection of Mini Herb or Fruit Crystals into your coffee offerings can set your business apart. Let's dive into how you can use these ingredients to transform your coffee menu.

Nasturtium Flower

Nasturtium Flower brings a bold and unexpected twist to any beverage. Their delicate velvety petals come in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red, adding both beauty and depth to your favorite drinks. With a peppery bite and mild spiciness, they create a pleasant contrast to the rich and creamy notes of lattes, cold brews, and coffee cocktails for an unforgettable experience. Find more information about Nasturtium Flower here.

Nasturtium Flower with a Vanilla Raspberry Latte

Flavor Pairings for Your Favorite Roast

Edible flowers are a fantastic way to add a burst of color and unique flavor to your craft coffees. Whether you’re creating lattes, cold brews, or even coffee cocktails, edible flowers can bring an elevated aesthetic and fresh flavors that complement your coffee's rich taste.

Lavender flower, Chamomile flower, and Rose offer delicate floral notes that pair perfectly with the deep, roasted flavors of coffee. For example, a lavender latte or iced coffee with rose cold foam can create a sensory experience that goes beyond just the caffeine fix to offer your customers an exceptional, elevated experience.

Incorporating herb tops like Mint Tops Chocolate or Sage Tricolor Tops can also add a hint of depth, which can transform darker coffee roasts, creating an intriguing contrast. Using flower varieties like Pansies, Micro Sun Daisies, or Nasturtium Flower can also bring gentle, mild notes of tang or pepper to balance out the sweet cereal notes of lighter, blonde roasts.

Premium Confetti

Premium Confetti is a vibrant blend of delicate flower petals that add a mild sweetness and a hint of tartness to perfectly pair with the profile of lattes, whipped cream-topped drinks, and caramel indulgences. These beautiful petals effortlessly bring a playful, floral touch that turns every sip into a celebration. Find more information about Premium Confetti here.

Premium Confetti with a Buttery, Nutty Latte, Whipped Cream, and Caramel

The New Wave of Latte Art

Beyond flavor, edible flowers offer a visual pop that can make your coffee beverages perfect for catching attention on social media. Picture a delicate cortado topped with feathery plumes of Firestix or a cold brew tonic adorned with a vibrant orange marigold. These eye-catching details will entice customers and encourage them to share their experience on Instagram, Yelp and TikTok, helping to promote your café to a wider audience.

For operators, staying ahead of trends and offering unique, high-quality beverages can set your business apart in an ever-competitive market. Edible flowers and microgreens are not only visually stunning and flavorful but also provide an opportunity for you to create those memorable moments that customers remember and bring their friends along to experience. From Dahlia topped matcha drinks to caramel lattes adorned with Edible Flowers Premium Confetti, you’re not just serving coffee—you’re serving art!

Final Thoughts

Incorporating microgreens and edible flowers into your specialty coffee creations is an easy yet effective way to bring in new business, grow your margins, and provide your customers with an unforgettable coffee experience. At Fresh Origins®, we are passionate about offering high-quality, unique ingredients that help businesses of all kinds stand out in a competitive market. Whether you are a café owner or a distributor, embracing these creative touches can help you bring your coffee drinks to the next level, delighting your customers and keeping them coming back for more.