Costa Coffee reveals new autumn menu including fan favourite drink returning this week
COSTA Coffee has revealed its new autumn menu with a fan favourite set to return this week.
Coffee lovers are raving after the popular chain announced its new seasonal menu.
The new Costa menu will bring back the beloved Maple Hazel range on Thursday, September 5.
The new menu includes the Maple Hazel Latte (from 212 calories) and the Maple Hot Chocolate (from 233 calories).
Both drinks feature roasted hazelnut syrup and maple sauce, topped with whipped cream and crunchy biscuit sprinkles, starting at £3.95.
For those not ready to give up iced drinks, the Maple Hazel Iced Latte (from 203 calories) combines chilled milk, fresh espresso, roasted hazelnut syrup, maple sauce, and biscuit crumbs, also starting at £3.95.
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Another fan-favourite returning to the menu later this week is the Hog Roast Toastie (from 545 calories).
The toastie includes hickory pulled pork with spiced apple glaze and caramelised onion chutney finished with sage and onion stuffing and melted cheddar.
The coffee chain is introducing a new line-up of savoury treats that will have shoppers racing to their nearest branch.
The new Brie, Bacon and Chilli Jam Panini features beechwood smoked streaky bacon, creamy brie, and a hint of smoky chilli jam, all packed into a seed-topped panini.
Shoppers are also treated to the brand-new Chicken and Chorizo Panini, combining British roast chicken and Spanish chorizo, with paprika, red pepper chutney and fresh spinach.
Joining these new delicious items is the Chilli Beef and Cheddar Toastie.
The hearty new snack boasts British pulled beef in a Korean-inspired BBQ sauce and mature Cheddar cheese, encased in a chilli crumb and cheese topped toastie.
Costa Coffee’s morning options feature a new recipe, with a brand-new soft roll for the Bacon Bap, Sausage Bap, and Egg and Mushroom Bap.
We've asked Costa for the price of the new menu items and will update when we hear back.
For those with a sweet tooth, there is also plenty to choose from.
The Chocolate and salted caramel cake(from 569 calories) priced from £3.50 will reappear on Costa's menus across the UK.
This week, Costa fans can savour the new Nuts About Maple Slice, a perfect match for the Maple Hazel drinks range.
The classic all-butter shortbread base is topped with a rich filling flavoured with maple syrup, caramel, and a blend of pecans and hazelnuts.
Another new sweet treat set for the upcoming autumn menu is the Sicky Pecan Mini Loaf, crafted with black treacle and packed with nibbed pecans and fudge pieces.
In time for Halloween, Costa has also introduced a new Iced Ghost Gingerbread biscuit.
Nishant Bhatia, director of global food strategy at Costa Coffee, said: "Embrace Autumn with Costa Coffee’s fantastic new menu! Each bite invites you into a season of warmth and comfort with our delicious savoury and sweet options
Costa Cofffee loyalty scheme perks
Costa Club members can get early access to new menus among other perks.
To join download the Costa Coffee app, it's free to download via the Apple app store or Goolgle Play store.
Stamps can be collected in any of the chain’s 2,800 coffee shops, as well as around 12,000 machines in petrol stations and convenience stores.
You can get stamps for spending in store and using a reusable cup.
You get a free drink after collecting ten stamps, or beans as they are called.
For a small latte, at £3.50, it’s £35 to get a free coffee.
Those going to a Costa store can earn an additional ban with a reusable cup, so that cuts the outlay down to £17.50 or buying five coffees.
- How it works: 1 drink purchased = 1 bean, 10 beans = free drink
- Small latte cost: £3.50
- Number of drinks to hit target: 10
- Cost for a 'free' coffee: £35
- Reusable cup bonus: Yes, one extra bean
You also get free cake on your Birthday.
"Whether you're enjoying a quick treat on a crisp Autumn walk, or gathering with friends and family for lunch in-store, our diverse range of food options promises to make every moment special."
Costa lovers can also enjoy the taste of Maple Hazel at home with the new Barista Creations Maple Hazel Latte Sachets.
These DIY sachets also already come in other flavours like salted caramel, and are available from supermarkets like Asda, where they cost £2.25 for a six pack, though prices can vary.
Costa isn't the only popular chain unveiling a brand-new autumn menu.
GREGGS
Greggs fans will be treated to a tasty autumn-inspired menu including the return of a Starbucks dupe.
The bakery chain has jumped on the Pumpkin Spice trend with a doughnut and latte in the popular flavour.
An All-Day Breakfast baguette has also been added to the menu for the late risers.
The sarnie is stuffed with omelette, sausage, bacon, cheddar and ketchup.
The famous sausage roll has stiff competition from the new Mexican-inspired delights, including a Mexican bean and spicy cheese flatbread.
The sizzling treat is made with mixed beans covered in a Mexican-style sauce and stuffed with peppers, sweetcorn, jalapenos and slices of cheddar.
Greggs' pumpkin spice latte will cost customers just £2.50 and if you'd like to have it iced, it is £3.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte, which is made with a spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and closes, is £4.65 for a tall size.
The salted caramel latte is also set to make a return in time for the cosy season.
There is also an orange mocha and orange hot chocolate that will be added to the menu.
For those with a sweet tooth, there is a Pumpkin Spice Latte
And if that wasn't enough, the chain has also launched a new topping for its pizza-sharing boxes.
BBQ chicken will be available, dripping with BBQ sauce.
This comes after Greggs upped the price of its much-loved sausage roll from £1.20 to £1.25.
Despite bumper profits, the chain says the increase is to cover higher wages for staff.
It comes after Starbucks brought back a seasonal favourite earlier than ever before.
STARBUCKS
The popular Pumpkin Spice Latte made its return on August 8.
The coffee chain also offers the drinks as iced beverages or blended in a Frappuccino, alongside the classic hot version.
Last year, the range officially launched on September 7, but Rewards members had early access to it starting from August 31.
Members got exclusive access to pumpkin spice beverages two weeks before anyone else.
Pumpkin spice drinks have a unique festive flavour since they are made with a spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
The drinks available today are:
- Pumpkin spice latte (starting from £4.65 for a tall size drink)
- Iced pumpkin spice latte (starting from £4.70 for a tall size drink)
- Pumpkin spice frappuccino blended beverage (starting from £4.85 for a tall size drink)
All the drinks can be customised in several ways including a larger size and non-dairy milk alternatives.
Starbucks said the Frappuccino version is also available with a non-coffee base.
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You can also add vegan whipped cream to top off your drink.
But bear in mind that the price you pay might vary based on the location.