When the mornings turn crisp, most of us want something that tastes like fall. The problem is that the café version usually means a cup full of syrup and sugar. There’s a simpler way: flavored coffee beans. The flavor is roasted into the coffee itself, so you get the cozy taste at home without added sugar.
Here’s our guide to the best fall flavored coffees, how they differ, and how to brew them.
What Is Flavored Coffee (and Why It Beats Syrup)?
Flavored coffee starts with regular beans. Right after roasting, while the beans are still warm, natural flavoring is added so it soaks in. Every Brewvana flavored coffee is made this way:
- Specialty-grade Arabica beans
- Natural flavoring, with no artificial ingredients
- No added sugar or sweeteners
- Roasted to order, so your bag is roasted after you buy it
The result tastes like a treat but drinks like black coffee. Add milk or sweetener if you like, or skip them.
5 Fall Flavored Coffees Worth Brewing
1. Pumpkin Spice: The Fall Classic
Pumpkin Spice layers cinnamon, nutmeg and clove over a smooth medium roast. It’s warm and spiced rather than sugary. It works hot or iced, and it’s a natural base for a homemade pumpkin spice latte (recipe below).
Best for: anyone who waits all year for PSL season.
2. Pecan Pie: Dessert for Breakfast
Pecan Pie brings roasted buttery pecans, silky caramel and warm pie-crust notes. It’s rich and nutty and pairs well with a splash of cream.
Best for: Thanksgiving mornings and after-dinner cups.
3. Cinnabun: A Bakery in Your Mug
Cinnabun tastes like a warm cinnamon roll, with no added sugar. First-timers are often surprised by how true-to-life it is. Try it with oat milk.
Best for: slow weekend mornings.
4. Cinnamon Hazelnut: Cozy Year-Round
Cinnamon Hazelnut combines warm cinnamon with toasty hazelnut, like a fresh pastry. It’s a great everyday fall coffee that works just as well in January.
Best for: your daily drip pot.
5. Mexican Chocolate: Spiced and Sophisticated
Mexican Chocolate layers rich chocolate, a hint of cinnamon and smooth vanilla. It’s lovely on its own or as an after-dinner cup, and it pairs well with a splash of Kahlúa for grown-up evenings.
Best for: chocolate lovers who want a little warmth.
Can’t Pick One? Start With a Sample Pack
If you’re new to flavored coffee, the Flavored Coffee Sample Pack is the easiest way to find your favorite. You get six 2 oz bags (French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Cinnabun, Caramel, Mocha and Cinnamon Hazelnut), and each one brews about 2–3 cups. Try them all, then commit to a full bag of the one you love.
How to Brew Flavored Coffee
Flavored beans brew just like regular coffee:
- Ratio: start with about 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 oz of water, then adjust to taste.
- Grind: match it to your brewer, Coarse for French press and Standard for drip or pour-over. Choose your grind when you order, or pick Whole Bean and grind fresh.
- Water: just off the boil (about 195–205°F).
- Iced: brew a little stronger and pour it over ice, or cold brew it overnight for a smooth, spiced iced coffee.
Tip: flavored coffees can linger in a grinder. If you grind at home, give it a quick clean before switching back to an unflavored coffee.
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (No Syrup)
- Brew a strong cup of Pumpkin Spice coffee (or pull a shot if you use an espresso grind).
- Warm and froth ¾ cup of milk or oat milk.
- Optional: stir 1 tablespoon of pumpkin purée and a little maple syrup or honey into the milk.
- Pour the milk over the coffee and dust with cinnamon.
You get all the flavor with a fraction of the sugar of a café version, and you control what goes in.
Not a Coffee Drinker? Two Cozy Fall Teas
- Apple Cider Rooibos is caffeine-free South African rooibos with cinnamon, orange peel and spices. It tastes like warm cider and is perfect for evenings.
- Masala Chai is bold black tea with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and clove. Add steamed milk and honey for a classic chai latte.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does flavored coffee have sugar or calories? Not ours. Brewvana flavored coffees use natural flavoring with no added sugar or sweeteners, so a black cup has the same negligible calories as regular coffee.
Is flavored coffee lower quality? It doesn’t have to be. Our flavored coffees start with specialty-grade Arabica beans and are roasted to order, so the base coffee is as fresh as the flavor.
Can I get flavored coffee as whole bean? Yes. Choose Whole Bean or the grind that matches your brewer on each product page.
Find Your Fall Favorite
Whether you’re a pumpkin spice loyalist or a pecan pie convert, fall is the best time to try something new. Browse all our flavored coffees, or take our coffee quiz to get a personal match.
Shipping is free on coffee and tea, and 5% of every sale supports Colorado schools through Great Education Colorado. Every cozy cup does a little good.