Seasonal autumn menus announced
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While for many in the northern hemisphere, it still feels like we are still in the throws of summer, foodservice brands are looking ahead to the upcoming autumn season, and of course with autumn comes the ever-popular pumpkin spice. Brands are releasing their seasonal autumn menus, left right and centre, so Tea & Coffee Trade Journal has compiled the launches below.
The autumnal menu has returned to Starbucks stores in the US. Since its debut in 2003 the Pumpkin Spice Latte continues to be Starbucks most popular seasonal beverage. Made with real pumpkin, the beverage combines Starbucks Signature Espresso and steamed milk with the flavour combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices, the beverage is available hot, iced or blended.
The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew also returns to the menu. Made with Starbucks Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with pumpkin cream cold foam and a pumpkin spice topping.
The Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai returns, following its official introduction to Starbucks fall menu last year. Inspired by customer and barista customisations, this beverage pairs a rich blend of spiced chai with pumpkin cream cold foam and a pumpkin spice topping.
Also originating as a popular customer customisation, the new Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai features spice flavours of chai combined with oatmilk and topped with nondairy apple crisp cold foam.
Another return is the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, featuring flavours of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar combined with espresso poured over oatmilk, and topped with a spiced apple drizzle. Available hot and iced.
The Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is a combination of Starbucks Blonde Espresso with notes of apple, cinnamon and brown sugar, shaken together and topped with oatmilk.
Customers can also find two additional fall beverages exclusively in the Starbucks app. The Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte and the Iced Honey Apple Almondmilk Flat White.
Starbucks Reserve Roasteries and stores in Seattle, Chicago and New York City will also introduce new and returning Pumpkin Spice beverages, such as the new Starbucks Reserve Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Barrel-Aged Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Affogato, and Pumpkin Spice Chai Martini, and the return of Starbucks Reserve Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Dunn Brothers Coffee, the nearly 40-year-old Minneapolis-based brand has announced its ‘Pumpkin Palooza,’ the brand’s celebration of autumn, featuring a variety of pumpkin-inspired beverages and treats.
The focus of the promotion is “BYOPP” (Build Your Own Pumpkin Patch), giving guests the opportunity to select any four medium drinks for USD $25. The brands Pumpkin Pie Latte returns, as well as new beverages like the Pumpkin Oat Chai, Nitro Pumpkin Pie Iced Nirvana, and Pumpkin Dunn Dirty—a twist on the brand’s popular Dirty Soda line.
In addition to Pumpkin Palooza’s beverages, the brand is also introducing two limited-time bakery items: the Pumpkin Muffin and the Pumpkin Scone. This lineup ensures that everyone who is fond of pumpkin flavors finds something to savor during this seasonal celebration.
The brand is also offering App Exclusives for Pumpkin Palooza, such as 2x points on all pumpkin products throughout the promotional window.
Krispy Kreme has relaunched its Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut for the 2024 autumn season in the US.
The seasonal products are available for a limited time at participating shops across the country.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte can be served hot, iced or frozen. Each latte is topped with whipped cream and sprinkles with pumpkin spice seasoning.
Customers can place orders in-store or choose pickup and delivery through the Krispy Kreme app and website.
Krispy Kreme global chief brand officer, Dave Skena, said: “It’s August and we’re all ready for pumpkin spice, somehow. So, we’re bringing back the classics.”
Headlining the seasonal menu is the new Fiery Mocha, and the cozy new Spiced Maple Cold Brew Oat Latte, plus the return of the iconic Pumpkin Latte.
Fall beverage lineup:
Fiery Mocha: A fusion of chocolate and warming spices, available hot or iced.
Spiced Maple Cold Brew Oat Latte: A combination of maple and cinnamon with your coffee.
Pumpkin Latte: Peet’s Espresso Forte and steamed milk blend with the flavours of pumpkin pie, topped with a sprinkle of baking spices, available hot or iced and as a plant-based beverage by customising with a non-dairy milk.
Peet’s Coffee’s fall menu is available now at coffeebars nationwide. Embrace the season with our new drinks and exclusive food items, crafted to bring warmth and joy to your everyday routine.
The number one selling Fair Trade coffee in the United States is relaunching its most demanded seasonal blend: Pumpkin Chai. The sustainably sourced brew will be available for a limited time throughout the fall.
Death Wish Coffee Co.’s Pumpkin Chai Blend: The bold, yet smooth medium roast is made from Fair Trade Certified beans, with chai-inspired sips with natural flavours of cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Pumpkin Chai is available in 9-ounce ground bags, as well as 10-count single-serve pods.
Pumpkin Chai can be purchased at major retailers across the US, including Target, Publix, Sprouts, Kroger, Amazon, and on deathwishcoffee.com.
The southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand marks the return of its pumpkin-flavoured menu.
From now until the end of October, consumers can indulge in these limited-time offerings at all Ellianos Coffee locations:
Pumpkin White Mocha: Available hot, iced, or frozen, a blend of white chocolate and pumpkin flavours.
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Available hot, iced, or frozen, combines Ellianos’ premium espresso with the flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices.
Cold Brew w/Pumpkin Cold Foam (NEW): Featuring Ellianos’ cold brew topped with a layer of pumpkin-infused cold foam.
Over the past year, Ellianos has seen significant growth, expanding its footprint in Florida and Georgia and offering territories in other states. The brand continues to seek franchisees for territories in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Neighbourhood bakery-café, Paris Baguette, has unveiled its limited-edition fall menu.
An icon of the fall season, the highly anticipated return of pumpkin is finally here, including the Pumpkin Spiced Latte, espresso with pumpkin puree and steamed milk of choice, dusted with cinnamon. This is served up alongside the brand’s range of seasonal sweet and savoury baked treats.
This fall, as part of a limited-time partnership with leading plant-based milk brand Califia Farms, Paris Baguette is unveiling a Maple Oatmilk Latte, espresso flavoured with maple syrup and Califia Farms oatmilk available hot or iced. Also available as Maple Sweet Cream Cold Brew, cold brew flavored with maple syrup and topped with sweet cream.
The new fall menu will be available nationwide at Paris Baguette locations from 4 September through 2 December.
The premium coffeehouse has announced a fresh approach to its fall menu. This year’s offerings feature a variety of Honeycrisp apple drinks. Starting Thursday 29 August, guests can choose from an extensive menu of 23 different Honeycrisp apple and pumpkin beverages.
Caribou Coffee’s fall menu includes:
Honeycrisp Apple Caramel Espresso Shaker – Caramel sauce, real Honeycrisp apple and fresh espresso shaken with ice and topped with a splash of oatmilk.
Honeycrisp Apple Caramel High Rise (also available iced) – Real Honeycrisp apple and espresso combined with steamed milk; topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Pumpkin Espresso Shaker – Real pumpkin sauce and fresh espresso shaken with ice and topped with a splash of oatmilk.
Pumpkin Latte (also available iced or nitro) – Real pumpkin sauce with espresso and steamed milk; topped with ground nutmeg.
Pumpkin White Mocha (also available iced, blended or nitro) – White chocolate melted into steamed milk and combined with espresso and real pumpkin sauce; topped with whipped cream and white chocolate chips.
Pumpkin Iced Crafted Press (also available hot or blended) – Cold-brewed coffee with a splash of milk, real sugar, and a hint of real pumpkin sauce.
Pumpkin Cooler – Coffee blended with ice and real pumpkin sauce; topped with whipped cream and ground nutmeg.
Pumpkin Chai (also available iced or blended) – Chai tea latte made with real pumpkin sauce; topped with ground nutmeg.
In addition to the line-up of fall beverages, guests can indulge in comforting seasonal treats.
Tim Hortons US Fall Menu features a lineup of Pumpkin Spice beverages and baked goods, Caramel Apple Lattes, Maple Cinnamon Sugar Cold Brew, and a new Chai Latte blend.
New seasonal flavours this year:
Caramel Apple Latte: A creamy espresso-based beverage with a fusion of natural apple, caramel, and cinnamon flavours, finished with whipped topping and a caramel drizzle. Available iced or hot.
New Chai Latte Blend: Now creamier and richer, the new Tims Chai Lattes sport a combination of black tea, spices, honey, and vanilla flavour. Try it as original or vanilla. Available iced or hot starting 18 September.
Returning seasonal favourites:
Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp®: Its signature sweet, frozen blended coffee beverage with Pumpkin Spice flavour, finished with whipped topping and Pumpkin Spice-flavoured drizzle.
Pumpkin Spice Latte: A creamy espresso-based beverage with Pumpkin Spice flavour, finished with whipped topping and Pumpkin Spice-flavoured drizzle. Available iced or hot.
Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew with Cold Foam: A classic iced Cold Brew coffee, steeped for 16 hours, with Pumpkin Spice flavour and a swirl of cream. It is topped off with cold foam and a Pumpkin Spice-flavoured drizzle.
