July 29, 2026

Fall Tea Recipes for a Cozy Seasonal Menu

Caitlin Schiessl
Senior Tea Trader, Purchase & Sales

As the weather starts to change, customers begin looking for comforting seasonal beverages. Whether you’re looking for a creative chai latte or a refreshing tea-based drink, these fall tea recipes offer a few fun ways to bring fall flavors to life.

Fall Menu FAQs

What are some good fall tea recipes?

Fall tea recipes can go far beyond the traditional pumpkin spice latte. Try incorporating seasonal flavors like apple, maple, cinnamon, fig, and warming spices into a variety of hot and iced beverages. Sparkling tea drinks, tea lattes, chai-based beverages, and cider-inspired drinks can all bring something unique to a seasonal menu.

What tea is good for fall?

Chai, black tea, green tea, and herbal teas can all work well in fall beverages. The best choice depends on the flavor profile of the drink and the other ingredients being used.

How can I create a fall tea menu?

Start with familiar seasonal flavors, then use them in a variety of drink formats. A fall tea menu could include hot lattes, sparkling tea drinks, tea ciders, and other creative seasonal beverages. Keep reading for our menu recommendations!

2026 Fall Tea Recipes

Spiced Berry Fig Sparkling Cider

Spiced Berry Fig Sparkling Cider Tea Recipe

New for 2026, our Spiced Berry Fig combines a green tea base with warming cinnamon, juicy goji berries, and sweet fig. The result is a deliciously cozy, fruit-forward blend that makes an unexpected base for this refreshing fall tea drink.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz brewed Spiced Berry Fig
  • 2 oz apple or cranberry cider
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 oz sparkling water
  • 1 sliced fig, for garnish

Directions

Brew the Spiced Berry Fig tea at double strength. While the tea is still hot, stir in the honey until dissolved. Pour the tea over ice, then add the cider and sparkling water. Stir gently and garnish with sliced fig.

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Bourbon Maple Chai Steamer

Fall Bourbon Maple Chai Steamer Recipe

Something about our Bourbon Barrel Chai gives cozy, fireside vibes. Perhaps it’s the touch of Lapsang Souchong, which adds a subtle smokiness reminiscent of a crackling campfire. Next in our fall tea recipes, we pair chai with maple, steamed milk, and cinnamon for a comforting seasonal beverage.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz brewed Bourbon Barrel Chai
  • 4 oz steamed milk (we recommend oat milk)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Sliced apple, for garnish

Directions

Brew the Bourbon Barrel Chai at double strength, then stir in the maple syrup. Steam your choice of milk and add it to the tea mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with sliced apple.

Salty Pumpkin S’more Chai Latte

Salty Pumpkin S'more Chai Tea Latte Fall Recipe

You can’t have a fall menu without pumpkin! If you’re looking to put a creative spin on the classic pumpkin spice latte, try this salty pumpkin s’more chai latte. We combined Pumpkin Spice Chai, maple syrup, salted marshmallow cream, and graham cracker for a cozy drink with a playful twist.

Ingredients

  • 9 oz brewed Pumpkin Spice Chai
  • 4 oz steamed milk (we recommend oat milk)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt

Optional Garnish

  • Mini marshmallows
  • Graham crackers

For the Salted Marshmallow Cream

  • 2 tbsp whipped cream
  • 1 tbsp marshmallow fluff
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Directions

Brew the Pumpkin Spice Chai at double strength. Stir in the maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Steam your choice of milk, then add it to the tea mixture.

To make the salted marshmallow cream, combine the whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, and flaky sea salt. Top the latte with the cream mixture, then garnish with mini marshmallows and crumbled graham cracker.

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Looking for more inspiration? Explore our selection of teas to find the perfect blends for your next seasonal beverage menu.