The US small town coffee shop that created a viral drink: ‘I still don't understand how it went so far'
The raspberry danish latte is making its way around the world after its inventors decided to share the recipe
www.theguardian.comHere’s a concise update on the latest about the viral raspberry Danish latte.
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What it is: A spring seasonal latte from Little Joy Coffee in Northfield, Minnesota, featuring a raspberry syrup base, vanilla cream cheese foam, and fresh raspberries. It became a viral sensation after the shop publicly shared the recipe and invited other cafés to replicate it. This sparked a global spread with many shops adopting the drink and contributing to a shared map of locations.[1][2][5]
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Current spread: Reports indicate the drink has appeared in cafes across the United States and internationally, with examples in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, and other countries, as cafés joined the trend by offering their own versions based on the original recipe. The map of participating shops has drawn millions of views and includes hundreds of locations worldwide.[3][5][7][1]
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Availability and business notes: The drink began as a limited-time spring offering and has been described as the best-selling item at Little Joy during its run. Its creators emphasize that other shops may vary in execution, and patrons should verify menu availability at individual locations. The trend has inspired further educational outreach and potential future recipe releases by the original shop, though they plan to be selective about sharing new creations.[5][7][1]
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Media coverage: Major outlets have covered the phenomenon, highlighting how a small-town café sparked a worldwide coffee trend by sharing the recipe and encouraging openness among independent shops. Coverage emphasizes community-building aspects and the model of “steal the recipe” to boost independent vendors.[9][1][5]
If you’d like, I can pull specific recent articles from particular outlets (e.g., The Guardian, CNN Travel, Parade) and summarize any notable quotes or regional spotlights. I can also compile a quick country-by-country snapshot of where the drink has been reported most recently. Just tell me which format you prefer (short summary, bullet list by country, or a table).