How to create a hot drinks menu for autumn

Autumn is the season when people start seeking comfort, warmth, and rich, enveloping flavours. A well-thought-out, seasonal hot drinks menu is not just a treat for your customers it's also a powerful tool for loyalty and a way to set your café apart.
 

Discover how to turn your menu into an irresistible offering that wins guests over from the very first sip.

Specialty coffees and creative recipes
 

Coffee is a timeless classic, but in autumn you can make it the star with flavoured and tasty variations that will surprise even your most loyal, routine-loving customers.

Suggestions include:

• Hazelnut coffee with Portioli hazelnut flavouring, combining sweetness and intensity
   
• Vanilla latte with a touch of Portioli vanilla flavouring, perfect to pair with desserts or cookies
• Caramel Macchiato with Portioli caramel flavouring, adding honeyed and sweet notes

These flavourings are designed to enhance both hot and cold beverages, but in autumn they truly shine in a warm cup, delivering aromas and flavours perfect for the season.

Pairings with seasonal sweets and desserts

A good menu should complement the sweet offerings of the venue. This is where Portioli hot chocolates come into play, available in three variations to satisfy every palate:

• Classic Portioli hot chocolate: creamy, balanced, and traditional. Made with selected cocoa beans, it’s perfect for those who love authentic taste
   
• Dark Portioli hot chocolate: for customers who prefer intense and bold flavours, ideal to pair with dry pastries or spiced cookies
   
• White Portioli hot chocolate: a delicate and sweet delight, perfect with chestnut desserts, tarts, or whipped cream

Portioli hot chocolates are available in various formats: the Classic in 500g jars, 1kg bags, or 30g single-serve sachets; the Dark in 1kg bags or 30g single-serve sachets; and the White exclusively in 30g single-serve sachets.

They are perfect for every need and allow for quick and organized service, even during the busiest times.

And to surprise and build customer loyalty

For those looking for a relaxing break or a warm treat away from coffee, Portioli herbal teas are the perfect alternative. Ideal for enriching the autumn menu with original and aromatic options, they offer a variety of flavours designed to satisfy every palate.

Among the most popular selections are:

• cinnamon herbal tea, with a warm and spicy flavour
• peach, sweet and fragrant
• liquorice, intense and bold
• gingerbread, perfect for evoking the festive atmosphere
• fennel and anise, light and digestive
• strawberry and cream, for a delicately tasty note
• pomegranate and cherry, lively and fruity
   

Packaged in convenient single-serve sachets, Portioli herbal teas are available in elegant boxes containing 15 filters each. They combine quality, wellness, and a touch of creativity, making them ideal for turning every cup into a special moment to offer your customers throughout the entire season.
 

The offering can be completed with:

• Portioli Ceylon Tea, for a classic and international touch
• Service in elegant cups, accompanied by cookies, for a complete experience

A well-curated autumn menu is more than just a list of drinks it’s a sensory journey. With the right ingredients from creative coffees to classic Portioli hot chocolates, and soothing infusions you can surprise your customers, encourage them to come back, and increase the average spend.

Autumn is the perfect time to warm hearts… and cups. With Portioli offerings, you create special and memorable moments, cup after cup.