Pumpkin spice has officially entered the chat, and cafés across the Middle East are finding their own ways to make the season taste like fall. Think apple pie in your matcha, pumpkin cream on your cold brew, and salted caramel getting involved where it probably shouldn’t (but we’re not complaining). From Egypt to Kuwait, here are the seasonal drinks worth knowing about, whether you’re ready to embrace sweater weather or just want to try something new.
1. LÜLU’S, Egypt
Pumpkin Spice Matcha, S’mores Latte, Apple Pie Matcha
LÜLU’S is taking inspiration from some of fall’s favorite desserts, with apple pie and pumpkin spice making their way into matcha, alongside a S’mores Latte for those who like their coffee a little sweeter. It’s practically a dessert menu disguised as a drinks lineup.
2. Elate Tea, Kuwait
Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte, Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte, Matcha Latte with Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam
Elate Tea is giving pumpkin spice the full treatment this season, with three limited-time drinks that put their own spin on the flavor. You can stick to a classic matcha latte, go for a spiced chai, or add pumpkin spice cold foam to your matcha. Clearly, one pumpkin drink wasn’t going to cut it.
3. Sesam, Saudi Arabia
Pumpkin Spice (Hot or Cold)
Sesam is keeping things simple with Pumpkin Spice served hot or cold, depending on your mood. And since this is an artisan bakery, there’s an apple pie to go with it. The combination makes sense: a little spice in your cup, a little pastry on the side, and absolutely no need to choose between the two.
4. Bebax Coffee, Saudi Arabia & UAE
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Not everyone is ready to retire iced coffee just because the calendar says autumn. Bebax Coffee‘s Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew brings seasonal flavor to a chilled coffee, making it a good option for anyone who likes their fall drinks without the extra heat. Sweater weather is optional; cold brew is not.
5. Palette Bistro, Qatar
Pumpkin Spice
Palette Bistro is adding Pumpkin Spice to its seasonal lineup, but there’s more to the autumn menu than what’s in your cup. The bistro is also serving Pumpkin Soup, Chicken à la Plancha with Truffle Mac & Cheese, and a Turkey Melt Sandwich. So if you’re planning to make a whole outing of it, you can take the seasonal theme beyond your coffee order.
6. Cinnabon, Jordan
Peanut Butter Pretzel Roll, Pumpkin Spice Makara Cinnamon
Cinnabon Jordan‘s Fall Drop isn’t just about drinks; it’s bringing the seasonal flavors straight to the bakery counter. The Peanut Butter Pretzel Roll takes things in a salty-sweet direction, while the Pumpkin Spice Makara Cinnamon sticks closer to the flavors you’d expect this time of year. A reminder that sometimes the best part of a coffee run isn’t actually the coffee.
7. BLACK, Egypt
Pumpkin Espresso Matcha, Salted Caramel Matcha Cream
BLACK is giving matcha two very different personalities this season. The Pumpkin Espresso Matcha brings coffee into the mix, while the Salted Caramel Matcha Cream leans into the sweeter side. If your usual matcha order is starting to feel a little predictable, these might be worth a change.
8. Tania’s, UAE
Pumpkin Spice Chai, Pumpkin Spice Coffee Latte
Tania’s is bringing pumpkin spice to two familiar favorites: chai and coffee. The chai offers a spiced alternative for those who prefer tea, while the latte keeps things classic with a seasonal twist. It’s a straightforward lineup, but sometimes all your usual order needs is a little autumn energy.
9. Moka Bistro, Egypt
Salted Caramel Matcha, Pumpkin Spice Matcha
Moka Bistro is sticking with matcha but giving it two new directions to explore. Salted Caramel Matcha is for those who like a sweeter, more indulgent cup, while Pumpkin Spice Matcha brings in one of autumn’s most recognizable flavors. At this point, matcha has officially found its fall wardrobe.
So, What’s Your Fall Order?
From pumpkin-spiced chai to matcha inspired by apple pie, this season’s menus are proving that autumn flavors don’t have to look the same everywhere. Some cafés are leaning into dessert-inspired combinations, while others are keeping things simple with a seasonal twist on familiar favorites. Now comes the important decision: are you trying something new, or ordering your usual with a little pumpkin spice?
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