{"id":20931,"date":"2019-01-22T14:58:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T22:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshcup.com\/?p=20931"},"modified":"2019-02-05T14:53:50","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T22:53:50","slug":"drink-of-the-month-the-maple-leaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshcup.com\/drink-of-the-month-the-maple-leaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Drink of the Month: The Maple Leaf"},"content":{"rendered":"

Illustration by Jordan Johnson: @drawnhungry<\/a><\/p>\n

[T]he Maple Leaf is a permanent fixture on Deeper Roots\u2019 signature drink menu\u2014the beauty of its simplicity in preparation and presentation belies its complexity of flavor. As a cortado-sized beverage, it emphasizes well-made espresso and textured milk while adding a twist of natural ingredients and compounding the delight factor. \u201cThe aroma of the citrus oil is intoxicating\u2014it\u2019s all sweetness and coffee in the middle\u2014and the comingled dimensions of tart orange, sweet maple, chocolatey espresso, and creamy milk linger as the drink goes down,\u201d says Matt Hoffman, brand strategist at DRC. \u201cWe love it as a shorty and are happy to make it latte-sized for those who want it to last even longer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/h4>\n

2 tsp. (roughly \u00bc oz) amber maple syrup
\nNavel orange
\nMilk of choice (local cow\u2019s, almond, or macadamia nut milk suggested)
\nEspresso<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/h4>\n