Take a trip to the coffee shop. Soak up the atmosphere and the aroma of rich, roasted, fresh-ground coffee beans. Hang out with a good book, a good conversation, and your favorite beverage. Check out these five delectable options and make new discoveries. It’s time to get creative.
1 Hop to the Trend.
Craft beer enthusiasts and coffee fans, meet your perfect pairing. This cold brew is dry hopped with full cone hops for 30 hours to add bright, floral notes. The beans are a sun-dried single origin coffee from Ethiopia. Served over ice with an orange twist, it’s a delightful afternoon pick-me-up. Hopped Cold Brew, $4.80 (small), $5.50 (large), Morgantown Coffee House, 4997 N. Twin Valley Rd., Elverson, 610.901.3400. mcoffeehouse.com
2 Savor the Season.
Turmeric gives this golden latte the brilliant yellow of autumn leaves. Blended with almond milk, all the scents and flavors of the season are here: apple, honey, turmeric, nutmeg, cardamom, aniseed and cinnamon. This versatile beverage can be enjoyed caffeine-free or with an invigorating shot of espresso. Golden Latte, $4, Wild Sage Coffee & Kitchen, 731 Washington St., Reading, 484.755.5454. wildsagecoffeeandkitchen.com
3 Pucker up.
Recapture those long summer days. Tart and sweet, this cold brew coffee is combined with Twin Valley Coffee’s signature lemonade. Served with a fresh lemon slice and a shot of pure lemon juice, this beverage provides bold flavor with a zing of citrus. Get ready to fall in love. Cold Brew Lemonade, $3.75 (16-ounce), $5.50 (24-ounce), Twin Valley Coffee, 4043 Main St., Elverson, 610.286.6500. twinvalleycoffee.com
4 Delicious Draft.
Gather with friends and spend a relaxing afternoon. Espresso and milk are infused with nitrogen to make this latte extra smooth and super creamy. Then it’s chilled and served on draft. Customize yours with flavors like coconut mocha, lavender white chocolate, and pumpkin. Experience organic beans and fresh ideas. Nitro Draft Latte, $4.75, Four Twelve, 12 S. 4th St., Hamburg, 484.660.3703. fourtwelvecoffee.com
5 Chill Out.
Take a break and treat yourself to dessert. Cool down after a day of running errands with this frozen latte. Chocolate and peanut butter, the classic power couple, combine with coffee to give you a luscious boost of energy. Sit back, unwind and take slow sips of this amazing drink. Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Latte, $5.75 (16-ounce), $6.25 (20-ounce), Hoffman’s Coffee & Deli, Shillington Farmers Market, 10 S. Summit Avenue, Shillington, 610.777.3919. facebook.com/hoffmanscoffeeanddeli
