Cotton candy in a coffee? Mellower brings one-of-a-kind brews

The Shanghai specialty coffee chain brings cute-as-a-button coffee creations to Beijing

Gone are the days when any dose of caffeine would suffice. Beijing's third-wave coffee boom has seen a dizzying number of specialty coffee houses spring up, with leading Shanghai coffee chain Mellower Coffee now joining its ranks.

Despite having developed a bit of a rep for its serious approach to coffee, it's Mellower's whimsical cotton candy coffee Sweet Little Rain that's been garnering plenty of buzz. Check it out for yourself below.

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And if cotton candy mixed with coffee isn't your jam, then we have another suggestion for what you can do with that sugary cloud.

For a guide to Beijing's best cafés, hit 'Read more'.

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