10 must-try special coffees in Shanghai in autumn

What does autumn have to do with coffee?

The scent of sweet-scented osmanthus, cinnamon or the intoxicating aroma of liquor?

Baristas have already started making autumn specials.

Follow Xiaozijun to check out these 10 seasonal coffees

Experience the autumn in Shanghai on your tongue~

Wine Oatmeal Orange Cinnamon Latte

30 Yuan

This fermented rice wine oatmeal orange osmanthus latte uses the creative combination of sweet fermented rice wine and oat milk. While eliminating the slightly rough taste of oat milk, it retains the aroma of oatmeal. Peel off the orange and sprinkle some osmanthus. This unique autumn fragrance can't be suppressed at all~

Although the barista recommends stirring the coffee, I prefer to just take a big sip. The coffee flavor mixed with the sweet osmanthus and citrus aroma can quickly occupy the entire mouth, followed by the slow and lingering sweetness of the wine and oats, which is very interesting.

Golden Osmanthus Dirty

23 yuan

I have had many osmanthus coffees, but I can't forget this Golden Osmanthus Dirty! It looks just like a normal Dirty, but every sip has the right fresh fragrance of osmanthus, and it definitely doesn't taste like syrup!

I have to say that the barista at Coffee is really creative! The operation of putting osmanthus flowers into the powder bowl and extracting the coffee powder together is really unexpected! In addition, the beans are good enough and there is almost no foreign taste. The whole cup of coffee seems to be soaked in osmanthus flowers.

Coffee is

Address: No. 391 Xiangyang South Road, and many other stores

Average price: 22 yuan

Seesaw Coffee

Free Hummingbird

42 Yuan

Seesaw Coffee has teamed up with Martell to launch two super chill "Sunset Flight Mode" coffee wine specials, which are especially suitable for getting tipsy in the evening in autumn. (Limited edition, so drink it early if you want)

Hummingbird is their most popular classic Italian blend, with a distinct fruity flavor and a clean taste. This new product, the Freedom Hummingbird, which comes in a set of three drinks, has really made me look forward to it.

One of the glasses is made with chilled grape juice as the base, added with Martell VSOP cognac that has been brewed for many years, spirit-flavored drinks and tonic water. It has a clear and slightly sweet taste, and the unique oak aroma of brandy is more lively with the help of bubbles. The slight orange peel scent at the mouth of the glass makes it feel like drinking old fashion.

But the highlight is the way to drink it by mixing it with another cup of Hummingbird Cold Brew. The citrus flavor of Hummingbird Cold Brew is well integrated into the drink, and the faint cocoa flavor adds a sense of surprise. The taste is light and the wine taste is moderate, which is suitable for friends who like to be slightly tipsy.

Wind and Rain Swallow

46 Yuan

When making another dish called Windswallow, I saw the shaker and thought it was a cocktail. I didn’t expect it to be used to make “artificial milk foam”. The combination of espresso and grape juice makes me look forward to what it will taste like.

Let it sit for about 10 seconds, and the dense foam will slowly float up. When you take a sip, you can taste the full sweet and sour taste of grapes. You can feel a hint of coffee aroma in the middle, and a very obvious cocoa flavor at the end. The progression of taste is surprising and rich in layers.

The small bottle of Martell VSOP cognac is lovely. It can bring a distinct aroma and mellowness to the special blend. I suggest adding half of it.

The two limited products are only available in six stores in Shanghai: Shangsheng New Residence, Huaihai 755, Jingyao Qiantan, Reo Department Store, Enterprise World, and Shimao Plaza. (Beijing: Wangfu Central/Mechatronics Institute/Chaoyang Joy City; Shenzhen: MixC)

Seesaw Coffee

Address: Unit 102, Building 19, No. 1262 West Yan'an Road, and many other stores

Per person: 45 yuan

ifmo+cafe

Osmanthus Latte

38 yuan

The coffee beans exclusively blended in ifmo+cafe's Osmanthus Latte have the magical flavor of Baileys. When paired with the osmanthus-flavored fermented rice wine, it creates a warm and slightly tipsy feeling. Even those who don't like drinking can't help but take one sip after another.

Special Pineapple Americano

28 Yuan

In addition to osmanthus, fruits can also represent the flavor of autumn! ifmo+cafe pairs pineapple with American coffee. The sour and sweet taste of fruits is much more direct than the flavor of coffee beans. One sip can open your taste buds.

ifmo+cafe

Address: Unit 101, 1st Floor, Fuhui Building, No. 677 Century Avenue

Per person: 35 yuan

Business hours: Monday to Friday 07:30-19:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:30-19:00

with CO.coffee&bar

Guigui Warm Autumn

36 Yuan

A must-try autumn drink for cinnamon lovers! Osmanthus and cinnamon, two unrelated things, have a different taste when put together. Interestingly, the strong and rich cinnamon flavor does not cover up the light fragrance of osmanthus.

Rice milk is added to the bottom, which will soften the slightly pungent aroma of cinnamon after stirring. The slight sweetness and very mellow taste of the rice milk make the whole drink taste more delicate.

with CO.coffee&bar

Address: No. 495 North Shaanxi Road

Average price: 36 yuan

Opening hours: 09:00-20:00

SNUG Coffee Stand&Bar

Osmanthus tea

28 Yuan

It’s easy to make coffee taste like osmanthus, but this autumn special blend from SNUG Coffee Stand&Bar makes coffee taste like osmanthus tea, which surprised me.

The owner personally boiled fresh osmanthus and honey for three hours to make osmanthus jam, and added it to American coffee, which produced an unexpected "chemical reaction" ~ the bitterness was neutralized by the honey, and the taste was cleaner. The light sweetness and osmanthus aroma really gave people the feeling of osmanthus tea.

SNUG Coffee Stand&Bar

Address: No. 254, Tamsui Road

Per person: 30 yuan

Business hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-21:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:30-21:00

Lionterest Little Lion Home

The Forest of Eternal Youth

38 yuan

Following the "Big White Pear Coffee", Xiaoshi has launched another special blend that makes Xiaozijun excited - Bulao Lin Coffee. The slightly burnt almond-flavored crispy chips on the top are wrapped with peanuts, which are delicious in one bite. Dipping it in the sea salt milk cap at the bottom has a different taste.

The Americano under the milk cap also hides a surprise. After adding the Bulao Lin candy, the originally monotonous taste of the Americano has become richer. The almond-flavored candy amplifies the nutty flavor of the coffee beans themselves, and the sweetness in the mouth is handled naturally and not abrupt.

Lionterest Little Lion Home

Address: No. 8, Lane 255, Urumqi Middle Road

Average price: 52 yuan

Opening hours: 11:00-19:00

Liumu Cafe

Vanilla Rum Au Lait

52 NTD

The store’s own vanilla wine paired with honey added to the coffee really gives a warm and sweet feeling. The wine flavor is not strong, but the honey makes it richer. Friends who like vanilla can try it!

Liumu Cafe

Address: No. 373 Yongjia Road

Average price: 44 yuan

Business hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-20:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00-20:00

After reading this, are you ready to check in and eat one cup after another?