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Pumpkin Spice and all things nice – menu ideas!
By the time September rolls around, the notorious Pumpkin Spice Latte can be found on almost every coffee shop menu. It’s easy to think of this autumnal drink as a relatively new flavour craze, but the iconic PSL has been around for almost two decades and was originally introduced by Starbucks back in 2003.
This popular fall beverage is clearly here to stay. But with many much-loved traditions, new and fun ways to spice them up (pardon the pun!) are always welcomed by customers. Differentiate from the chain cafes by offering unique twists like maple or pecan pumpkin spice (something Starbucks can’t match!).
More Than Just a Latte
Pumpkin Patch Frappe
Pumpkin spice can do so much more than spice up a latte. This versatile syrup can be added to frappes and hot chocolates, and also tastes delicious in a matcha, allowing you to create family-friendly options that expand your customer base beyond coffee drinkers. Simply Pumpkin Spice Syrup has multiple uses, therefore reducing your SKUs and streamlining your stock while still offering a wide variety of drinks, with just as much flavour! Pumpkin spice drinks can be some of the highest-margin seasonal beverages. Just 15ml of Simply Pumpkin Spice Syrup can turn a standard latte into a premium-priced special, and customers happily pay extra for seasonal flavours.
Autumn in the UK is notorious for unpredictable weather, so sometimes a latte won’t quite do the job. An easy switch is to simply make an iced latte, which is always popular with Gen Z and Millennials. Another option to rival your local Starbucks is a creamy Pumpkin Spice Frappe. This ice-cold beverage is great for the transitional period at the start of autumn, and it’s the perfect opportunity to use those sauces and toppings again.
Here are our top Pumpkin Spice suggestions, perfect for the Autumn season:
Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Latte (the classic!)
- Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
- Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Spiced Pumpkin and Pecan Latte
Frappe
Hot Chocolate
Pumpkin Perfection – the final touch!
Pumpkin Spice Topping Sauce
Partial to a saucy drizzle? Using sweet dessert sauces to decorate your glass or top your drink adds to texture, flavour and colour. We recommend our pumpkin spice topping sauce or our maple syrup topping sauce for something sweet.
A latte is never fully dressed without a dusting. Popular favourites are chocolate or cinnamon but you can also try actual pumpkin spice! It’s a special blend of nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and ground cloves so creating an in-house pumpkin spice blend can be a nice extra step. Don’t forget to use coffee stencils shaped like a pumpkin!
SIMPLY TOP TIP: Pair a Pumpkin Spice Latte with seasonal bakes like cinnamon rolls or pumpkin pie for an easy upsell!
Sugar-free Pumpkin Spice Syrup
SIMPLY TOP TIP: Customers love having plenty of choice—especially when it comes to healthier alternatives. Offering sugar-free drinks can attract new customers while giving loyal regulars more reasons to return. With sugar-free syrups and ingredients becoming more widely available, now’s the time to highlight your alternative options with Simply Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Syrup.
So, why is Pumpkin Spice a seasonal must-have?
✔️Boosts seasonal sales with high-margin drinks
✔️Expands your menu with minimal new stock
✔️Attracts health-conscious customers with sugar-free options
✔️Differentiates you from the chains with unique recipes
✔️Easy to market — highly “Instagrammable”
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