As the days get shorter, the air crisp and colder, leaves change to vibrant shades of reds, yellows, and oranges, coffee shops nationwide replace the tropical, fruity flavors of acai, mango, pineapple and guava with the warm, spicy flavors of cinnamon, pumpkin spice, caramel and apple cider.
Why do we crave fall flavors?
Flavors such as various spices, sugary and salty tastes, and apple tangs are deeply linked to autumn memories and nostalgia creating a sense of comfort and warmth. These comforting flavors are not just a seasonal trend, they have deep psychological roots that make them the perfect companions for the colder months. When temperatures drop we crave foods that provide a warming effect. Spices and comforting warm drinks create a sense of coziness that is essential to fall.
What are THS student’s favorite fall orders?
Georgia Burner says, “a shaken brown sugar espresso with pumpkin cold foam is my favorite.”
Addi Rees explains that her favorite order is a “white lotus with green apple and a caramel drizzle.”
Ava Kivela said, “a white chocolate pumpkin Americano or a white chocolate, cookie butter, toasted marshmallow Americano are really good.”
Lucca Anderson answered “a iced chai with 3-4 pumps of cinnamon dulce syrup and vanilla sweet cream cold foam on top is perfect for fall.”
Morgan Wilson says, “a vanilla bean frap, with a caramel drizzle in my fall drink order.”
Reese Bradley said, “a apple crisp chai is the best drink for fall.”
Sofia Gustafson commented her fall drink order was a “pumpkin cream chai with vanilla cream cold foam on top.”
