As the days get crisper, many people start to crave a warm, comforting fall coffee drink. Several local shops across Albuquerque have special autumn beverages on their menus to get you in the fall mood. From the tried-and-true pumpkin spice latte to the more unique tea-inspired mocktail, ordering a drink from one of these places is the way to go on a chilly autumn day.
The Grove Cafe & Market
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Alongside a classic pumpkin spice latte, The Grove Cafe & Market also offers a salted caramel latte, crafted with house-made salted caramel syrup. For those looking for a caffeine hit without espresso, order the maple matcha, a refreshing mix of matcha and maple syrup.
Humble Coffee
Humble Coffee's pumpkin spice latte is anything but humble. Each latte is created with raw ingredients. You can add their house-made pumpkin syrup to any drink for a fun fall twist. Stop by the Nob Hill or Downtown location today.
Little Bear Coffee
Little Bear Coffee has multiple fall drinks to get you in the autumn spirit. Order a mulled spro soda, an iced drink with espresso, soda and mulled cranberry syrup. The Hojicha tea latte is a blend of Hojicha tea, milk and vanilla bean. For a decaf option, get an ice rooibos rose, a drink with rooibos tea, oat milk and rose syrup served over ice. Little Bear also has a classic pumpkin spice latte. Stop by one of Little Bear’s locations in Uptown, Nob Hill or Downtown to try one of these beverages.
Lost Cultures Tea Bar
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Lost Cultures Tea Bar serves mocktails, tea and kombucha in a sleek cafe near Old Town. The seasonal menu changes every couple months so there are always delicious seasonal drinks to order. For a sweet, roasted pumpkin drink, order the Hojicha Pie, which includes a roasted Japanese green tea and pumpkin simple syrup topped with sweet cream. The Functional Cider is a hot cider-based drink, and the Coquito is a Puerto Rican drink flavored with a spiced coconut cream base.
Old Barrel Tea Company
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For those who want to create their own delicious fall drink, stop at Old Barrel Tea Company in Old Town or Uptown. There are plenty of fall-inspired loose-leaf teas to choose from. The pumpkin pie chai is like a slice of pumpkin pie in a cup. Try a mix of the green chile biscochito tea and horchata rooibos tea for a unique, spicy New Mexican flavor.
Piñon Coffee House
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Piñon Coffee House has many fall flavors to choose from. Try a classic pumpkin pie latte, or order a drink with a unique New Mexican twist like the piñon fudge latte. The caramel apple latte is the perfect mix of sweet and fruity. Stop by one of the locations on 4th Street NW, Alameda Road, 57th Street and in Rio Rancho.
Remedy Coffee
Remedy Coffee has a stacked fall menu for all tastes. Along with the classic pumpkin spice latte, sip on a caramel apple tea latte. Order a banana bread latte that tastes just like your favorite baked treat. For a drink that will warm your heart like a fresh pie out of the oven, try to peach pie chai.
Snapdragon Tea
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Stop by Snapdragon Tea to celebrate spooky season. A special Halloween-themed three-course afternoon tea is available in October. Each course has fun Halloween-themed small bites sure to delight everyone.
Sueños Coffee Co.
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To get a taste of multiple fall drinks, try the fall coffee flight at Sueños Coffee Co. Sip on a pumpkin spice latte, a cookie butter latte, a maple caramel latte and a pumpkin cold brew. All drinks are available to order in a full-size drink as well.
