Cozy, Spooky, and Sweet: Fall Flavors for the Spooky Season
The air is getting crisper, the leaves are starting to turn, and a certain magical mischief is in the air. As we step into the most enchanting time of year, it's time to trade in our iced coffees for something a little more cozy, spooky, and sweet.
We're especially thrilled to introduce two new bewitching teas to our lineup: our spooky and sweet Witch's Brew Black Tea, and the rich and comforting Maple Butter Black Tea. Along with our new Autumn Tea Giftbox, these new blends are the perfect potions to accompany your seasonal bakes and spooky movie marathons. So pull up a chair, get cozy, and let's dive into the delicious world of fall flavors.
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Your New Favorite Fall Sips: Witch's Brew & Maple Butter
Witch's Brew Black Tea:
Witches, goblins, ghosts and ghouls alike will love this naturally flavored tea. Caramels and apples are the perfect flavor pairing of the Fall. Enjoy them both in this black tea blend.
The dry leaf has the aroma of fresh picked apples. It brews to a purple-black hue with the crisp, tart taste of fresh apples and the rich, sweet, buttery flavor of caramel.
Celebrate the festive Halloween season with this delicious, spooky colored, concoction.
Ingredients: Black teas, apples, orange peel, horsetail, natural caramel apple flavor, and butterfly pea flowers.
Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.
Maple Butter Black Tea:
Autumn's beauty is represented by the vibrant red, yellow, and orange colors of sugar maple trees. This blend celebrates the delicious flavor of maple syrup, long associated with the Fall season. Maple butter is made by blending butter with maple syrup, creating a delectable spread.
This tea blend offers the same amazing flavors. The tea brews to a bright amber cup with a rich maple aroma and a smooth, buttery, sweet flavor.
Heavenly!
Ingredients: Black teas, natural and artificial maple butter flavor, orange blossoms, and calendula petals.
Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.
Maple Butter Recipe:
This simple recipe for maple butter creates a unique and aromatic spread that's the perfect complement for maple butter black tea. Use this delicious spread on scones, toast, pancakes, or stirred into oatmeal.
Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 2 hours
Recipe by Kathleen Phipps
Ingredients:
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions:
- In a medium sized bowl, stir the maple syrup into the butter until combined.
- Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- To soften, microwave on defrost for 30 second intervals.
Storage
Store the maple butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for longer storage (up to 3 months). If frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using.
NEW Autumn Teas Giftbox:
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree"
- Emily Brontë
Usher in the beauty and flavors of the Autumn season with this delicious gift box featuring 4 fabulous fall flavors.
This gift box features:
Apple Pie Chai, herbal tisane
Maple Butter, black tea
Pumpkin Spice, black tea
Witch's Brew, black tea
Each kraft package contains approx. ½ of an ounce of loose-leaf teas and is adorned with a vibrant label that evokes the festive Fall season.
Check out our Sunflower Harvest Cup & Saucer featured in the photos above🌻
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Caffeinated Comfort: Fall Coffee Recipes
Simpson & Vail's Cinnamon Hazelnut Latte -
This recipe highlights the nutty, toasted notes of the Simpson & Vail Cinnamon Hazelnut coffee in a creamy, comforting latte. It's a simple, elegant way to enjoy a flavored coffeehouse-style drink at home.
Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (4 fl oz) of strong-brewed Simpson & Vail Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee
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1 cup (8 fl oz) of milk (dairy, oat, almond, etc.)
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Sweetener of choice, to taste (e.g., sugar, honey, maple syrup)
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Optional toppings: whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or crushed hazelnuts
Instructions:
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Brew the Coffee:
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Brew a strong batch of Simpson & Vail Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee using your preferred method (drip coffee maker, French press, or pour-over).
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For a stronger flavor that stands up to the milk, use a little more coffee grounds than you normally would.
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Heat and Froth the Milk:
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In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it's steaming but not boiling.
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For a traditional latte, use a steam wand, a handheld frother, or a French press to froth the milk until it's light and foamy. You can also simply whisk it vigorously with a wire whisk.
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Assemble the Latte:
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Pour the brewed cinnamon hazelnut coffee into your favorite mug.
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Add your desired amount of sweetener and stir until it dissolves.
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Pour the frothed milk over the coffee. Use a spoon to hold back the foam and add the hot milk first, then spoon the foam on top.
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Garnish and Serve:
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Add your optional toppings, such as a dollop of whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, or a few crushed hazelnuts for extra texture and flavor.
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Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, nutty aroma.
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Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Latte -
Servings: Makes two 8 oz. lattes
Recipe by Kathleen Phipps
Ingredients:
Pumpkin Cold Foam:
4 tbsp heavy cream (or dairy alternative)
2 tbsp milk (or dairy alternative)
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin puree
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Latte:
10 oz. strongly brewed Simpson & Vail Pumpkin Spice Coffee, chilled
4 oz. milk (or dairy alternative)
Ice
Cinnamon
Directions:
Add the ingredients for the pumpkin cold foam to a small bowl. Using a whisk or an electric milk frother, whisk the ingredients until foamy.
Fill two 16 oz. glasses with ice, dividing the coffee and milk between each. Top with the pumpkin cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!
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Literary Brews: A Sip of Spooky Classics
The best way to get in the mood for the spooky season is to curl up with a good book and a warm cup of S&V tea. For centuries, authors have crafted tales that chill us to the bone and we’re pairing those timeless stories with teas that are just as hauntingly good.
Mary Shelley's Green Tea Blend:
This heavenly blend brews up to a golden color with a sweet fruit taste and an undertone of chocolate that will elevate your taste buds. Inspired by Shelley's eloquent words in Frankenstein, "I feel my heart glow with an enthusiasm which elevates me to heaven".
Ingredients: Green tea, (organic) cacao nibs, sweet blackberry leaf, chocolate flavor, and blackberry flavor.
Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2-3 minutes.
Pair with: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Last Man, Valperga, and/or Mathilda
Edgar Allan Poe's Black Tea Blend:
This dark, earthy blend evokes the damp tombs of Poe's stories. While it is perhaps the most well known, The Cask of Amontillado is not Poe's only story in which his fear of being buried alive becomes a major plot point. His vivid descriptions of "utter darkness among a quantity of loose earth" that "threaten[ed] to bury [him] entirely" offered a direction for our blend. It combines the earthy tones of Pu'erh black with the mellow smokiness of Lapsang and the slightest citrus hint of an Earl Grey. The dried beetroot turns the brewed tea a deep blood red.
Ingredients: Black teas, pu'erh tea, lapsang souchong tea, beetroot and bergamot oil.
Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes
Pair with: The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Raven, and/or The Tell Tale Heart.
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The Latest Latte Creations
Earl Grey Latte:
The latte mix has the bold taste of black tea with the delightfully refreshing taste of bergamot.
Note: We recommend using milk (or milk substitute) or a combination of 2/3 milk and 1/3 water.
Ingredients: Powdered Earl Grey Tea, Pure Cane Sugar.
Preparation:
Hot Earl Grey Latte - Add 1 TBSP Sweet Mix and 8-10oz steamed milk. Mix well and enjoy!
Iced Earl Grey Latte - Add 2 TBSP Sweet Mix and 8-10oz cold milk. Mix well, add ice and enjoy!
16oz. Blended Drink - Add 2 TBSP Sweet Mix and 12-14oz ice, 5oz milk. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Hojicha Latte:
This latte mix is a comforting blend of nutty, roasted, chocolatey flavors with a subtle smokiness.
Note: We recommend using milk (or milk substitute) or a combination of 2/3 milk and 1/3 water.
Ingredients: Powdered Roasted Green Tea, Pure Cane Sugar.
Preparation:
Hot Hojicha Latte - Add 1 TBSP Sweet Mix and 8-10oz steamed milk. Mix well and enjoy!
Iced Hojicha Latte - Add 2 TBSP Sweet Mix and 8-10oz cold milk. Mix well, add ice and enjoy!
16oz. Blended Drink - Add 2 TBSP Sweet Mix and 12-14oz ice, 5oz milk. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Brown Rice Latte:
Try this unique and delicious caffeine free sweet latte mix that combines brown rice from South Korea with pure cane sugar. The toasty comforting flavors of roasted brown rice make this latte the perfect beverage to enjoy at the end of the day.
Note: We recommend using milk (or milk substitute) or a combination of 2/3 milk and 1/3 water.
Ingredients: Powdered Roasted Brown Rice, Pure Cane Sugar` CAFFEINE FREE
Preparation:
Hot Brown Rice Latte - Add 1 TBSP Sweet Mix and 8-10oz steamed milk. Mix well and enjoy!
Iced Brown Rice Latte - Add 2 TBSP Sweet Mix and 8-10oz cold milk. Mix well, add ice and enjoy!
16oz. Blended Drink - Add 2 TBSP Sweet Mix and 12-14oz ice, 5oz milk. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
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Now it’s your turn to get cozy, spooky, and sweet.
Whether you’re curling up with a mug of Maple Butter tea or crafting a new latte recipe, these flavors are the perfect way to welcome the autumn season. We’d love to hear your favorite ways to enjoy the spooky season! Share your favorite fall recipes and traditions in the comments below.
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