Make tiramisu latte your newest caffeine crush with Delhi's popular offerings

Move over matcha, there’s a new flavour taking over your Explore page – desert-inspired, Tiramisu Latte. This Italian classic is not just a post-dinner; it has been transformed into a smooth, espresso-forward beverage giving it a rich makeover. For months, tiramisu lattes have been popular on Instagram & TikTok, but in recent weeks, they have become widely available on both home barista pages and café menus. The #tiramisulatte hashtag has gained millions of views. Why are we all infatuated with this cake-turned-coffee, and how did it begin? 

In many ways, tiramisu lattes are a part of a bigger coffee industry revolution. Cafes are becoming more than just places to get your caffeine fix; they’re becoming lifestyle centres that mix coffee and confectionery. Consider baklava cold brews, Biscoff cappuccinos, and crème brûlée lattes, all desert-inspired beverages with a shot of espresso for a caffeine kick. 

So, what exactly is a tiramisu latte? 

The tiramisu latte transforms the popular Italian dessert into a beverage. A strong espresso base is usually the first step, followed by the addition of vanilla or caramel syrup for sweetness, mascarpone-infused foam on top and a sprinkling of cocoa powder. Some cafes go above and beyond by layering flavours to resemble the real dessert: a chocolatey end, a creamy top, and a sponge soaked in espresso. It’s cosy without being simple, decadent without being overly sweet, and most importantly, it’s Instagram-worthy.  

Why is it suddenly everywhere?

A broader trend of coffees with dessert-inspired flavours that combine caffeine culture and confectionery is the Tiramisu Latte. Similar to other desert beverages, tiramisu lattes combine nostalgia and novelty in a single cup. It's appeal - a thick, whipped coffee flat lay which is part coffee, part froth but full of comfort. And lest we forget, the Internet loves fancy things. 

Fancy a cup near you? Here's where you can get yourself your very own Tiramisu Latte in Delhi

1) Brims Modern Coffee – Defence Colony Market

2) Manam Chocolate – Eldeco Centre

3) Savorworks Coffee & Chocolate Atelier – Greater Kailash 2

4) Dohful cookies & coffee – Multiple outlets

5) Tan coffee – Multiple outlets 

6) Nothing Before Coffee - Multiple outlets

7) Honey & Dough - Multiple outlets
 
Tiramisu latte isn't just another seasonal beverage; it's an escape in a cup. If you want your coffee with a little elegance, this trend is worth trying, whether you enjoy going to different cafes or working as a home barista. Because why not make it wonderfully dramatic if we’re going to utilise caffeine anyway right? Consider this next time you’re tempted to order your typical flat white. You’ll probably be pleasantly surprised. 

Text by Tanisha Sawhney 

Edited by Sabrina Mathews