Golden, beetroot and rainbow lattes have joined Melbourne coffee scene

WE got deconstructed coffee you have to make yourself and everyone feared Melbourne’s coffee culture had gone too far. We spoke too soon.

Rainbow lattes are becoming popular with the health conscious and fitness fanatics. Picture: Eugene Hyland

WE got deconstructed coffee and the world pondered if Melbourne’s coffee culture had gone too far.

So what will people make of Melbourne cafes serving up turmeric, matcha, beetroot and rainbow infused coffee inventions?

Too Many Chiefs cafe owners and siblings Jayben and Blaire Newson have been in business for two and a half years and said there was a huge demand for healthier coffee alternatives.

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“Blaire was making matcha protein balls for the cafe and they were selling really well, so we thought why not try and make it in a drink form,” Mr Newson said.

The sibling duo explained how turmeric lattes are made with a powder full of ginger and cinnamon whereas matcha and beetroot alternatives are made through dehydrated fruits and vegetables.

“We did a bit more research to see what else we could experiment with and what would be a nutritional benefit for our customers,” Mr Newson said.

“Rainbow lattes are made with food die and are purely for the appearance and aesthetic look,

“Melbourne is at the forefront of coffee art and trends so when it comes to the rainbow latte, it’s just to make it look more appealing,” he said.

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The Brighton cafe now specialises in turmeric, beetroot, matcha and rainbow lattes, suggesting first-timers try the turmeric.

“Turmeric lattes have been the most popular as it tastes really nice but the health benefits are amazing,” Ms Newson explained.

“It acts as an anti inflammatory, antioxidant, cleanses the body from toxins, assists in digestion, and a great alternative for people with high blood pressure, or cholesterol.”

For those a little more daring, Ms Newson suggested beetroot lattes as another alternative.

“Beetroot lattes aren’t as popular compared to turmeric but we’ve found those who try it are really happy with the flavour,

“It’s naturally sweet especially if you have it with almond, coconut, soy or macadamia milk,” she said.

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