The sun is out, the birds are chirping – spring is here! And our Tampa coffee distributor has the trending recipes for your spring menu that will keep your customers buzzing!
Every coffee shop menu should have the basics – drip coffee, espresso drinks, and teas – but consider the benefits of adding seasonal options to your regular menu items.
Widen Your Customer Base – You can attract new customers with new menu offerings. When your coffee shop offers a wider variety of barista creations, new customers will want to sample your wares.
Encourage Repeat Business – Your customers may like ordering the same beverage every time they visit or they might enjoy switching it up and ordering something different each time. Offering a variety of seasonal drinks gives them more reasons to come back to try something new.
Maximize Sales – Adding more items to your menu at various price points encourages customers to add additional items to their regular orders, increasing your business’s average sales.
Stay On-Trend – When your customers see that you’re responsive to market trends, they will be more likely to try your new offerings because you have your finger on the pulse of what’s new in the coffee biz.
Create Demand – Limited time offers like seasonal drinks create a time-sensitive reason for customers to order your new menu items.
When you place your next order from our Tampa coffee distributor, consider these spring menu options!
Lucious Lavender Latte
Simple and springy, this latte has a pump or two of lavender syrup to give it that unique floral flavor that is so popular this season. Want to kick it up a notch? Add a small sprig of fresh lavender on top. Here’s what you’ll need to make this drink:
- ½ cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ⅔ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 tablespoons lavender syrup
Refreshing Iced Orange Coffee
Who knew orange and coffee paired so well together? Well, they do! This fresh and fruity blend features coffee, cocoa powder, orange syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg, served over ice and cream. Grab these ingredients for a smooth and refreshing pick-me-up:
- 2 cups cold brew coffee
- 2 tablespoons orange syrup
- 2 tablespoons cream
- Dashes of cinnamon and nutmeg
- Ice
Trendy Sea Salt Cream Iced Coffee
Adding salt to sweet treats is not only trending, but it also brings out the sweet flavor notes in your beverages. Perfect for a warm spring day, this menu item takes your favorite cold brew or iced coffee and adds whipped cream, sugar, and sea salt to balance the flavors. Here’s the full ingredient list:
- 2 cups coffee or cold brew
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (made with equal parts sugar and water)
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
Mix the cream into the coffee to get a smooth and creamy texture throughout. And for an extra sweet and salty touch, drizzle sea salt caramel toffee sauce on top!
Fruity & Floral Strawberry Rose Cappuccino
The floral flavors are back in this spring twist on a classic. Adding strawberry rose syrup to this warm drink gives it complexity and an intoxicating aroma you won’t find in every coffee shop. What a beautiful way to celebrate spring! For this rosie twist on a classic, you just need:
- 1 shot of espresso
- ½ cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 tablespoon strawberry rose syrup
Sweet & Creamy Iced Irish Coffee
Creamy notes of nuts, chocolate, and vanilla will turn a regular iced coffee into something extraordinary! Our Irish cream syrup gives all the flavor of traditional Irish coffee without the alcohol. Serve with whipped cream for an extra dose of creamy sweetness. The syrup does the heavy lifting in this simple recipe, you just need:
- 2 cups iced coffee or cold brew
- 2 tablespoons Irish cream syrup
- Whipped cream (optional)
Fresh Raspberry Mint Tea
For customers looking for a refreshing, non-coffee option, try these spring flavors in fresh-brewed iced tea. Raspberry and mojito syrups turn basic tea into a fun and festive celebration of the season! For this refresher, you’ll need:
- 2 cups tea
- 1 tablespoon raspberry syrup
- 1 tablespoon mojito syrup
- Ice
There’s No Shortage Of Menu Options With Incredible Flavors!
Whether you add these spring sips to your seasonal menu or dream up your own concoctions, you can try any combination of flavors in your next Tampa coffee distributor order! We want to make it easy for you to change up your menu with your customers’ tastes and with the seasons, so we do not charge a case-break fee. You can order any of our items by the pallet, box, or bottle!
Our customers can log into our portal to change their upcoming orders. We deliver weekly to Tampa, so you can change your menu or restock your basics whenever needed. Contact us today to get started!