Autumn Fires
In the other gardens
And all up in the vale,
From the autumn bonfires
See the smoke trail!
Pleasant summer over,
And all the summer flowers,
The red fire blazes,
The grey smoke towers.
Sing a song of seasons!
Something bright in all!
Flowers in the summer,
Fires in the fall!
Robert Louis Stevenson's simple tribute to fall urges us to find the brightest in the approach of autumn, a bittersweet encouragement. Luckily, we love bittersweet, because bittersweet is absolutely delicious when it comes to coffee.
The snap of logs burning on a campfire, the roar of a crowd under Friday night lights, zippers whirring and collars tugging upward; all these moments will arrive before we know it, but the season starts with the BMPL.
The Baked Maple Pumpkin Latte
As pumpkin lattes begin appearing, I notice myself craving a warm, Baked Maple Pumpkin Latte in the blue-gray dawn of a chilling November morning. Then reality sets in and I find myself smiling in the sun at the park across from DeMun, an iced pumpkin latte pressed into the heat of my palm, long before the first chilly dawn. Our Baked Maple Pumpkin Latte begins in our bakeries, where we create a puree using real pumpkin and spices - It’s a little more subtle than others, but trust me when I say, the payoff of using real ingredients is always present in the cup.
Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
Speaking of subtle - We’ve got a few new wild creations for you this season, but this one might take the cake. Go all the way indulgent as you sink your teeth into crisp, sugared waffles surrounding a fried egg and a sausage patty (served with impossible sausage at DeMun). Take your flavor experience to the next level with the side of grainy mustard aioli, always served on the side.
Salted Maple Matcha
Matcha might be all the rage at the moment, but we’ve been at it for years with our sister company, Firepot Tea. This autumn, we’ve reimagined matcha to sate your maple craving, then boosted the flavor by adding a sprinkle of sea salt.
The Spiced Cold Brew Latte
For those days when you’re craving a cool breeze and comforting flavors, this cinnamon infused cold brew latte is the perfect spark for the long late summer daze. When the heat still shimmers off the pavement and school is back in session, dive into this delight - we take our cold brew, add oat milk and cinnamon sticks, let them infuse overnight, before injecting a sweet cinnamon syrup and serving it. I can’t tell you what cereal it tastes like, but if you had a toaster, some buttered toast, and cinnamon sugar, you’d be on the right track. Highly, highly recommended.
Cardamom Croissant Bun
Another new creation that’s bursting with flavor - our genius bakers pack cardamom infused butter and sugar into a croissant, then fold it into a mold and bake it, creating an almost caramelized cardamom bun. My only concern with this pastry is how I’m going to avoid eating it every day. Out of this world delectable.
Pumpkin Scone with Maple Glaze
If you’re head over heels for pumpkin and want to bring those baked maple pumpkin flavors to a ten, just add a maple glazed pumpkin scone to your morning routine. This scone is the perfect morning companion - spicy and sweet while evoking all the comforting flavors to come over the next few months.
Sweet Potato Muffin (made without gluten ingredients)
The Sweet Potato Muffin with walnut topping is sure to satisfy as summer turns to fall turns to winter - it's is made without gluten ingredients and packs a heady mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet potato, and banana. The perfect companion for a morning coffee when you’re craving both caffeine and comfort.
I hope you've enjoyed reading about our seasonal specials a small fraction of how much you'll enjoy tasting them. We shot these items in our Ladue store and it was a constant battle to keep the members of our marketing team from grabbing these pastries before we could finish our work! The BMPL might have competition for best item of autumn this year - let me know your favorite on instagram!
-Aaron J
