Summoning autumn with a Supernatural Latte

Summoning autumn with a Supernatural Latte
“I know autumn is right around the corner when Supernatural is out! This super special coffee is a blend of natural and anaerobic coffees – making for a delicious fall treat,” says Tara McCutchen (Growth Marketing Manager).
Groundwork Supernatural coffee bag that's blue with purple iridescent label

Summoning the natural-process spirit of last year’s Supernatural, we conjured a new light roast blend with a chocolatey, fruity, Halloween candy profile. In the same vein, the Supernatural Latte is bursting with marshmallow pastels and flavors reminiscent of Monster Cereals (Count Chocula was my favorite). Finished with a magical sparkle, this latte is anything but demure.

Don’t let its dazzling aesthetic fool you – it’s pretty simple to make:

Ingredients (makes 1 latte) 

  • Supernatural, ground for espresso (or AeroPress)
  • Edible glitter sprinkles and luster dust (make sure they’re FDA-approved like Fancy Sprinkles
  • 6 ounces vanilla oat milk
  • ½ tbsp butterfly pea flower powder 
  • Honey or agave for rim 

Instructions 

  • Rim the cup:
    • Line the cup rim with honey or agave.  
    • Pour the glitter sprinkles on a plate. 
    • Dip the rim in the sprinkles and twist the cup on the plate until it’s evenly coated.
  • Pull a single shot of espresso and add it to the cup (or brew a concentrated 2 ounces in the AeroPress). 
Darrell Baskin (Wholesale Account Manager & Educator) recommends dosing 20 grams of coffee and pulling the shot for about 25 seconds to yield 34 grams of espresso. This pulls a punchy, syrupy shot with notes of strawberry hard candy, candied citrus peel, and Concorde grape, he says.
  • Whisk butterfly pea flower into the oat milk (any remaining clumps will dissolve during steaming). 
  • Steam milk to create microfoam. 
  • Sprinkle a thin line of luster dust atop the microfoam, extending from the handle of the milk pitcher to its spout. 
  • Pour your glittery latte art!

P.S. Try using your leftover pea flower and glitter in a cocktail

close up of sparkly, blue and purple latte in a black cup with black background 
Written by
Melina Devoney
Barista & Coffee Journalist