5 Ways to Use Blendsmiths Pumpkin Spice on Your Autumn Menu
We’re all familiar with the Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL, by now. A staple of autumn menus for years, pumpkin spice has become one of the most recognisable flavours of the season… and a much-loved blend here at Blendsmiths!
And its popularity continues to grow. In 2025, 213,000 cups of pumpkin spice were sold, alongside a 42% year-on-year increase in pumpkin sales here at Blendsmiths.
Whilst classic Pumpkin Spice is at the top of our list, there are many ways to utilise it beyond a latte. We’ll uncover 5 ways to use pumpkin spice, from seasonal bakes and ice cream to pre-batching for cafés.
Here are five ways to use pumpkin spice on your menu this autumn.
1. Keep It Warm: The Classic Pumpkin Spice Latte
Of course, we have to start with the classic.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is an autumn menu essential for good reason. Warming, spiced, comforting and deliciously cosy. Go caffeine-free by using Blendsmiths Pumpkin Spice with milk for a deliciously warming, gently spiced autumnal sip that can be enjoyed in the evening too. Or add a shot of espresso for the traditional Pumpkin Spice Latte with coffee, an ideal replacement for the regular coffee order.
For an indulgent finish, top your pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream or cold foam and a good dusting of cinnamon.
Pumpkin Spice Drink Idea: Dirty Chai
Combine chai, espresso, milk and pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist on the classic dirty chai. It’s a great option for customers looking for a seasonal replacement for their morning coffee.
2. Take Pumpkin Spice Iced
Pumpkin spice may be associated with cosy autumn mornings, but it works just as well in iced coffee and cold drinks.
An iced pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin spice cold brew is an easy way to give customers a cold alternative to the classic PSL.
For an extra indulgent serve, add a cold foam topping. Creamy, light and visually appealing, cold foam adds another layer of texture while carrying the pumpkin spice flavour through the drink.
Try our Pumpkin Spice with Salted Honey Cold Foam recipe
3. Make Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Pumpkin spice doesn’t stop at drinks. It can also make a delicious seasonal ice cream flavour.
Creamy ice cream meets real pumpkin and warming spices for an indulgent autumn dessert that can be served on its own or used as part of a recipe. One of our favourite ways to serve it is as a pumpkin spice affogato.
Simply add a scoop of pumpkin spice ice cream to a glass or bowl and pour over a shot of hot espresso for a seasonal take on the classic Italian dessert.
Pumpkin spice ice cream also pairs beautifully with caramel, toasted nuts, apple desserts and warm seasonal bakes.
Try our Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream recipe
4. Add Pumpkin Spice to Seasonal Bakes
When it comes to autumn baking, pumpkin spice is a natural fit.
Its combination of sweetness and warming spices can transform familiar favourites into seasonal menu specials.
Dessert pairings:
- Pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls
- Pumpkin spice pancakes
- Pumpkin spice carrot cake
- Pumpkin spice cheesecake
- Pumpkin spice cookies
- Pumpkin spice loaf cakes
- Pumpkin spice traybakes
The key is to take familiar dishes and give them an autumnal twist.
These seasonal bakes can also work alongside your drinks menu, creating simple coffee and cake pairings to increase basket spend.
5. Pre-Batch Pumpkin Spice for Speed of Service
Creating an exciting seasonal menu is one thing. Making it easy for your team to deliver during a busy service is another, which is where pre-batching pumpkin spice can make a difference.
Using our pre-batch calculator, you can prepare pumpkin spice in the quantities required for your service, helping your team work quickly and consistently.
Pre-batching can make it easier to:
- Prepare pumpkin spice lattes quickly
- Maintain consistency between serves
- Speed up busy periods
- Reduce repetitive measuring during service
- Use pumpkin spice across multiple menu items
- Drizzle pumpkin spice over desserts and ice cream
It means one seasonal ingredient can work across your drinks and dessert menu without adding unnecessary complexity for your team – especially during the morning rush!
Use the Pumpkin Spice Pre-Batch Calculator
Why Choose Blendsmiths Pumpkin Spice?
Blendsmiths Pumpkin Spice is made with real pumpkin, natural spices and all the cosy flavours customers look forward to every autumn.
Specifically made for service, it gives cafés, restaurants and hospitality venues a versatile way to bring pumpkin spice to their seasonal menus.
Pumpkin spice works across your whole autumn menu, whether you’re serving it in lattes and iced drinks with cold foam, turning it into ice cream, adding it to seasonal bakes or pre-batching it for faster service.
And with the global pumpkin spice market forecast to grow to approximately £1.8 billion by the early 2030s, demand for this seasonal favourite shows no sign of slowing down.
Source: Global Strategic Business Report
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you use pumpkin spice for?
Pumpkin spice can be used in hot and iced drinks, desserts, ice cream and seasonal bakes. It can also be pre-batched to help speed up service in cafés and hospitality venues.
Can you use pumpkin spice in iced drinks?
Yes. Pumpkin spice works particularly well in iced pumpkin spice lattes, cold brew and drinks topped with cold foam.
What desserts go well with pumpkin spice?
Pumpkin spice pairs well with cinnamon rolls, pancakes, cheesecake, cookies, loaf cakes and traybakes. It also works particularly well with caramel, toasted nuts, apple desserts and ice cream.
Can you pre-batch pumpkin spice?
Yes. Pre-batching pumpkin spice can help hospitality teams prepare larger quantities in advance, making service faster and helping maintain consistency between serves.
