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.
Bike In Coffee
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Get in the fall mood amidst the yellow leaves of the cottonwood trees right off the Paseo del Bosque trail, at Bike In Coffee. Order the Cafe de Olla, a Mexican spiced coffee, that will warm your soul on a chilly autumn day.
The Brew Coffee Bar
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The Brew is ready to serve some favorite classic fall beverages. Try the pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin spice chai for the perfect balance of fall flavors. Order a white peppermint mocha to get a taste of the holidays.
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. Chaga chai is a mix of chai tea, chaga elixir, spiced simple syrup and sweet cream. You won’t have to mull over the Mull It Over, a warm and comforting mix of nonalcoholic merlot, mulling spices, fuego and chocolate bitters. The Hot Toddy includes an earthen chaga elixir, nonalcoholic whiskey, Lapsang souchong tea, lemon and spiced simple syrup.
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.
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 cold brew with pumpkin cold foam. All drinks are available to order in a full-size drink as well.
The Sweet Cup
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Head to The Sweet Cup to embrace the cozy fall flavors. Try an autumn orchard chai, a blend of chai, sweet caramel apple topped with caramel drizzle and cinnamon. For the pumpkin lovers, order a pumpkin cafe con leche, a latte with pumpkin flavoring.
