Fall Favorites Are Back: Trending Seasonal Flavors in Coffee, Tea & Snacks
The end of summer comes with mixed feelings for most. It’s sad to see the beautiful, warm weather gradually fade away, but there is something about fall that is always appealing. Whether it’s the leaves changing colors, the heat and humidity fading, or just the return of football season, fall has something for everyone.
Another exciting aspect of fall returning is the seasonal flavors that accompany it. The people in your building are likely anxiously awaiting the items that only appear during this time of year, so it’s important to meet those expectations and give them something fresh to be excited about in the office pantry or micro market.
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Why Seasonal Flavors Matter
Seasonal flavors are about creating new experiences for the people working in your office. When they come into work and see that a new set of snacks and drinks is available, they’ll feel a new connection to the season and may even get a fresh pep in their step. For those who were feeling a little down about the end of summer, seeing the arrival of fun fall flavors can turn things around in an instant.
Thinking from a managerial perspective, having the opportunity to do something meaningful for your employees always makes a difference. Your people feel valued when you put effort into the little things, and your office will feel both more welcoming and more current as a result.
Trending Fall Coffee & Tea Flavors
So, what kinds of fall flavors are likely to be seen in some of the most popular drinks of the season? Here are a few possibilities –
- Pumpkin Spice Lattes—It could easily be argued that this is now the defining fall-flavored coffee drink. People across the country look forward to it every year, and it can be enjoyed either hot or iced. This is a cozy drink, and there are certainly more than a few people in your office who would love to have it easily available.
- Maple & Brown Sugar Coffee— Another of the popular seasonal coffee flavors, but with slightly less spice, this is a sweet drink that is also loved by millions.
- Chai Tea—For tea drinkers, it’s hard to do any better in the fall than a chai drink. With the classic flavors of fall like cinnamon and clove present, this is an easy choice to include in your selection.
- Apple Cinnamon Herbal Tea—Fall wouldn’t be complete without apples being represented in at least one place. This is a caffeine-free drink that might work perfectly for some of your employees who aren’t interested in the other fall options.
Snacks That Capture the Heart of Fall
The cooling weather that comes along with fall leads many people to want warm drinks. There are, however, plenty of tasty snacks that also come with the season, so think about stocking up on one or more of the ideas below.
- Apple Chips & Dried Fruit Mixes—This offers a healthy snack option that can be eaten on the go and still brings a touch of fall into the mix.
- Pumpkin Muffins—Yes, you’ll see pumpkins come back again and again when talking about fall flavors. And why not? Muffins are an excellent way to make the flavor of pumpkin and spices available in a handy snack.
- Maple Granola Bars—Another product that is easy to eat on the go and provides a bunch of energy in a small package. Maple is a flavor that belongs in fall just as much as pumpkin.
Autumn Is InReach
Fall has a taste all its own, and you can bring that taste to your office by working with InReach to stock up on seasonal coffee and all of the other perfect products for your people. If running your own food and beverage program has become too much work, or if you want to start a new program and don’t know where to turn, our team is ready and waiting to get started.
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