Can't stand pumpkin spice lattes? 6 delicious fall-flavored drinks out now
Pumpkin spice may be the quintessential flavor of fall. But, let's face it, sometimes you just need a break from all that gourd-y goodness ... and (gasp!) some people don't even like pumpkin anyway. So what's a lover of fall-flavored foods to do? For those who are just not that into pumpkin spice lattes, TODAY Food has rounded up some amazingly delicious and incredibly cozy beverages that are totally pumpkin free.
Where to get a pumpkin spice fix: Hint, the fall flavor isn't just at Starbucks
For die-hard pumpkin spice fans, Tuesday is Pumpkinox. Experts say we have Starbucks to blame – or thank – for the flood of pumpkin spice fare. After the coffee giant started selling its Pumpkin Spice Lattes, which many call PSL for short, in 2003, others quickly followed. Real pumpkin was added to the Starbucks recipe in 2015.
Beyond Soda: How and Why Your Beverage Options Are Exploding
When Colorado-based Lucky’s Market first started carrying kombucha and cold brew coffee in its stores about two years ago, the grocer wasn’t sure where the drinks belonged, so it stocked them in small coolers next to the checkout aisle.Consumers bought them up so quickly that employees across the chain’s 31 stores had to constantly replenish the coolers. Eventually, the stores carved out space for the popular new drinks in the juice section by eliminating gallon jugs of juice and other slow-selling sizes, according to Andrew Vialpando, the chain’s vice president of center-store merchandise.
La Colombe fuses the best drinks of summer with cold brew, lemonade hybrid
Nothing says summer like a cool glass of lemonade, but nothing says going-to-work-in-a-heat-wave like a travel mug of cold brew. A new drink from La Colombe may have solved this struggle between beverages. The Philadelphia-based coffee roaster is now selling the first-ever Cold Brew Shandy Lemonade, mingling the sweetness of lemonade with the punch of cold brew coffee. La Colombe describes it as a coffee version of an Arnold Palmer.
Joining La Colombe Coffee Roasters’ curated collection of cutting-edge, innovative ready-to-drink beverages, the coffee brand introduces the first-ever Cold Brew Shandy Lemonade, a delicious hybrid of smooth cold-pressed coffee and sweet lemonade made from real Sicilian lemons, then infused with microbubbles for that texture only found in La Colombe beverages.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters® Announces Pumpkin Spice Lattte is Back
First to market, La Colombe’s seasonal-batch Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte released early this year on August 20. Made with cold-pressed espresso and fresh milk, and combined with real pumpkin puree and a blend of natural spices, La Colombe’s Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte will satisfy fall craving while delivering a cold, refreshing take on a true fall classic. The brand uses no artificial ingredients and a fraction of the sugar found in competing offerings.
Quench your coffee cravings with these 4 New York City newcomers
Can't start the morning without a dose of Vitamin C? Don't worry, we've all bean there. If you're looking for a new place to try or just want to keep an ear to the grounds, give one of these fresh New York City shops a shot next time you're in the mood for some coffee.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters® Introduces Cold Brew Shandy Lemonade
Joining La Colombe Coffee Roasters’ curated collection of cutting-edge, innovative ready-to-drink beverages, the coffee brand introduces the first-ever Cold Brew Shandy Lemonade, a delicious hybrid of smooth cold-pressed coffee and sweet lemonade made from real Sicilian lemons, then infused with microbubbles for that texture only found in La Colombe beverages.
My relationship with coffee is one part can’t-function-without-it, and another part it-just-tastes-so-good. But, in my long history with coffee, I’ve never been obsessed with a single drink as much as the La Colombe Draft Latte — I love all the flavors, but Mocha is 100% my fave (note: I never take my coffee black and I love chocolate, OK). I first found them stocked in the lil’ bodega across the street from my old apartment, and was immediately hooked!
La Colombe Coffee Roasters® Introduces Pure Black Colombian
La Colombe Coffee Roasters introduces the first organic, single origin iteration of the brand’s best-selling Pure Black, a refreshingly delicious cold brew, in a convenient ready-to-drink can. Containing only one high-quality ingredient, Pure Black Colombian is crafted from USDA certified organic fully-washed and sun-dried coffee grown in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Colombia for a perfect, refreshing iced coffee to take anywhere on-the-go.
These three caffeinated cocktails feature cold brew, a trendy chilled coffee that tends to be higher in the good stuff (i.e., caffeine) than your standard cup o’ joe. Whether you’re brunching for Sunday Funday or just looking to keep your eyes open longer in the evening, cold-brew cocktails will give you two types of buzzes to fuel you.We like La Colombe, because its cold brews are brewed with cold water under pressure just like espresso, which gives the beverages a bold, sweet, and smooth taste. Josey Markiewicz, La Colombe’s National Manager of Training & Quality says, “Most great cocktails are a balance of sours and sugars, right? Coffee is a great ‘bottom note’ and can really lay down a delicious foundation for other flavors to thrive on.”
I ate my way through the revamped UTC mall. Here's what I found
The independent, nationwide coffee emporium, which was founded in Pennsylvania in 1994, roasts its own beans and offers custom drinks as well as lattes and cold brew on draft and in cans. Even this Nespresso addict fell hard for the creamy, dreamy milkshake-like draft latte. No worries, hard-core coffee fans, the Pure Black cold brew on tap has your name on it. La Colombe was also runner-up to Smokeyard for the title of coolest new space.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters supports National Park Foundation
La Colombe Coffee Roasters, Philadelphia, Pa., announced that it will be donating at least $100,000 in a year-long commitment to the mission of the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. La Colombe shares the passion and responsibility to protect and preserve our country’s natural, cultural, and historical treasures so that generations to come can also appreciate the beauty and history of the United States. As part of this partnership with the NPF, La Colombe will donate 5 cents to NPF for every specially marked Triple and Vanilla Draft Latte can sold, the company says. These can will only be available for a limited time, it adds.
Unpacking Coffee with Kandace and Ray: La Colombe’s Todd Carmichael
In this week’s episode of Unpacking Coffee, Kandace and Ray have a virtual sit-down with outspoken specialty coffee ambassador and La Colombe Co-Founder Todd Carmichael. Carmichael most recently made headlines with Philadelphia-based La Colombe’s pledge of financial support for the National Park Foundation. In this interview, Ray pledges his own moral support for our U.S. national parks, stating “they’re awesome; we should keep ‘em.”
La Colombe Forges Unique Partnership With National Parks
For New York- and Philadelphia-based La Colombe Coffee Roasters, natural beauty has always been a thing worth prioritizing. Todd Carmichael, the company’s CEO and cofounder, grew up in the Northwest and has devoted much of his life to outdoor adventures.
La Colombe Pledges $100,000+ to Support US National Parks
Philadelphia-based La Colombe Coffee Roasters has pledged to donate at least $100,000 as part of a yearlong commitment to the United States National Park Foundation. As part of the corporate partnership with the nonprofit charity partner of the National Parks Service, La Colombe will be donating 5 cents for every limited-edition can of its Triple and Vanilla “draft” latte RTD beverages.
La Colombe Announces Partnership with the National Park Foundation
La Colombe Coffee Roasters, leader in third-wave specialty coffee, beverage innovator and ready-to-drink coffee disruptor, is proud to announce a donation of at least $100,000 and year-long commitment to the mission of the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.
Mornings Just Got Way Better Thanks To These Coffee Brands
You might be familiar with one of La Colombe's brick-and-mortar cafés across the country or even their canned Draft Latte line, but we bet you didn’t realize that you can purchase their full line of coffee beans online. What started as a flagship café and bakery in Philadelphia is now an award-winning nationwide coffee brand, and we think La Colombe's Corsica Blend is the best expression of the brand's deliciousness.
La Colombe Founder Todd Carmichael is a Father, an Adventurer, and a Good Dude
What differentiates between the Starbucks from Stumptown from Blue Bottle from La Colombe? These third wave caffeine pushers are difficult to tell apart. That said, their founders aren’t. Or, more precisely, Todd Carmichael isn’t. He’s one of those guys that can’t help but stand out.
There Todd Carmichael was, in the pages of The Inquirer, where he’d penned an op-ed that seemingly defied the interests of his own class, and on MSNBC, saying what few one percenters had the guts to: First, La Colombe’s co-founder and CEO made the economic case against Trump’s tax cut, explaining that, while the U.S. economy needs to narrow the gap between its haves and have-nots, it’s not in need of revving up: “This is a stimulation package that will be stimulating the stimulated,” he said. “It’s almost like giving CPR to LeBron James right now."
La Colombe Coffee Roasters® Announces Launch of Year-Long Philanthropic Commitment to Support the National Park Foundation
La Colombe Coffee Roasters, leader in third-wave specialty coffee, beverage innovator and ready-to-drink coffee disruptor, is proud to announce a donation of at least $100,000 and year-long commitment to the mission of the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. La Colombe shares the passion and responsibility to protect and preserve our country’s natural, cultural, and historical treasures so that generations to come can also appreciate the beauty and history of the United States. As part of this partnership with the National Park Foundation, La Colombe will donate 5 cents to NPF for every specially marked Triple and Vanilla Draft Latte can sold - cans available for limited time only.
What Hollywood is buzzing about this week. Jake Gyllenhaal stays alert with cold-pressed espresso and frothed milk perfectly mixed together with clean ingredients.
I Run One of the Fastest-Growing Coffee Chains in the Country. Here's How I Dropped $5,000 in One Weekend
Todd Carmichael is the CEO and Co-Founder of La Colombe, a Philadelphia-based chain of coffee roasters and cafes. A noted philanthropist (Esquire once named him an “American of the year” for his charitable work with organizations like Orangutan Foundation International), much of Carmichael’s spare time revolves around activism. But he always makes sure to bake plenty of family time (and a little “me time”) into every weekend.
La Colombe Is Releasing Smooth and Satisfying Draft Juices for Kids
Between soccer practice carpools, doctors’ appointments, grocery store runs, and all the other parenting to-dos that consume one’s everyday schedule, stopping for coffee is often a crucial part of the mix. Of course, the minute you step inside any cafe, the attention quickly shifts from your dire need for caffeine to all the sugary drinks and pastries your kids won’t stop begging for—until now. Fan favorite coffee house La Colombe is offering a new line of juices that make saying yes to your kid’s cravings easy. This isn’t your average juice box.
How a Coffee Boss Meal-Preps for a Full House of Different Dieters
La Colombe Coffee Roasters CEO and co-founder Todd Carmichael doesn’t just have one fridge. He has three. “I have a very big household,” he explains. His clan consists of himself and his wife, four children, a nanny, his mother-in-law, and three dogs—some are plant-based, and some are meat eaters. And that’s who’s gathered around the table on a quiet day.
Here's How to Make Delicious Cold Brew Coffee at Home, No Fancy Equipment Needed
Thankfully, you don't need any fancy equipment to make your own cold brew right at home. Here's everything I learned during the process, plus all the info you need to try it out yourself. "Filtering out the coffee grinds from your brew can sometimes be difficult, so it's a good idea to grind the coffee on the really coarse end of the spectrum," Todd Carmichael, CEO and cofounder of La Colombe, tells SELF.
The Best Coffees in the World, According to the Most Influential Man in Coffee
Todd Carmichael might be the most influential figure in the coffee industry. Carmichael’s expertise is a unique combination of extensive travel and a pursuit for the best cup. If you ask us, his La Colombe Draft Latte invention makes the list of bests, as this beverage changed the way America drinks coffee.
Meet Cold-Brew Coffee, Your New Favorite Summer Staple
This Pure Black cold brew from the coffee experts at La Colombe is steeped for 16 hours in stainless steel wine tanks, then pressed and filtered twice. Slightly sweet and with a super clean finish, we think Pure Black tastes best served simply over ice.
From Cafes To Restaurant Menus, Cold Brew Coffee Is Heating Up
If you follow coffee trends, you first heard about cold brew coffee years ago. But it's taken forever for cold brew to get traction beyond coffee bars. Now, cold brew is making its move. In 2017, sales of cold brew coffee jumped to $38.1 million, a 370% jump from the $8.1 million in sales the category saw in 2015, according to Statista.
Sweet Treat: La Colombe Coffee Roasters® Introduces Caramel Draft Latte™
As an addition to the year-round collection of ready-to-drink offerings, La Colombe Coffee Roasters introduces a new flavor into the Draft Latte family: Caramel. Crafted with expertly roasted cold-pressed Nizza espresso and fresh milk, combined with real Caramel, the newest Draft Latte offers a taste of the sweet life, without the guilt.
La Colombe, the creators of the “draft latte” have taken a note from the playbook of beer companies and are producing their cold brew coffee drinks in cans, making them not only more environmentally-friendly but also more logical for business reasons.
10 Dietitian-Approved Iced Coffees and Cold Brews You Can Buy at the Supermarket
La Colombe Draft Latte: "If you're in the mood for an iced latte, La Colombe's draft latte is delicious and creamy without any added sugar," Pine explains. "You'll even get 7 grams of protein from one can. If I want to treat myself with a coffee, this is what I buy."
Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts for the Mama in Your Life
Friendly reminder: Mother's Day is this coming Sunday, May 13th. With about a week left before the big day, you have plenty of time to grab a gift that you know she'll love. Need ideas? We got you. LATTES TO GO
La Colombe's New Honeysuckle Draft Latte Is the Only Good Spring Gimmick
La Colombe is one of my favorite coffee roasters in the country, as I grew up frequenting the café in their Philadelphia headquarters, but I wondered how honeysuckle essence could improve upon their already-excellent draft lattes, which are simply cold-pressed espresso and velvetty froathed milk. I soon discovered that a whisper of floral flavor made the foamy canned drink even lovelier.
Drive to the coffee shop, wait in line, pay handsomely. Or just stock up on these buzzworthy finds. La Colombe Triple Draft Latte. Pull the tab and a hit of nitrous oxide creates a frothy and flavorful drink. In the caffeine department, this triple shot lives up to its name.
Feed your caffeine habit with these 'clean' grab-and-go coffees
The drink replicates the feel of a barista-made concoction but with fewer calories, no hormones in the dairy, chicory root for sweetening and single-origin, ethically sourced beans. Flavors include mocha and vanilla, and the brand is introducing honeysuckle and Brazilian caramel.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters® Introduces Honeysuckle Draft Latte™: Sunshine in a Can
For a limited-time, La Colombe Coffee Roasters debuts its seasonal Honeysuckle Draft Latte – made with expertly roasted cold-pressed espresso and fresh milk, combined with honeysuckle extract. Available online and in La Colombe cafes starting April 16, the beverage disruptor is delivering an unexpected twist on their innovative Draft Latte with this refreshingly frothy, floral beverage.
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La Colombe’s bold and powerful cold-pressed espresso (each can is 1.5 cups of coffee) is softened with a frothy layer of silky foam produced from lactose-free milk. Four latte flavors can complement what mood you’re in, ranging from sweeter vanilla and mocha to power-punch triple shot and classic original. Plus, La Colobme won’t be packed with as much sugar as a box of cookies (cough-Starbucks-cough), and the slight sweetness you will taste comes from natural vanilla, real cocoa, and a touch of maple syrup.
“My Story Reads Like A Mix Of Forrest Gump Meets Che Guevara, But Of Coffee” With Todd Carmichael
"A UN helicopter appeared overhead and landed on this remote farm just steps away from where our team was working. You can imagine everyone’s surprise, and even more so when President Bill Clinton stepped out “to learn more about our work at the academy.” For a coffee guy living a fringe life and who’s been all over the world, it’s simply not the sort of thing that ever happens.”
These 21 Products Will Help You Crush Your Spring Fitness Goals
Spring is in full bloom, and it's putting a little bounce in our step. This month, we're celebrating April by getting outside for our workouts, attending some truly inspiring fitness events, and taking with us just the right gear to keep our spirits high while fueling up with the season's best produce. From colorful sweat-wicking leggings to clean-eating pancakes, here's what we're excited about this month.
What we can learn from Ethiopia, and our kids | Todd Carmichael and Lauren Hart
Our four kids all were born in what the president would describe as a “shithole country,” Ethiopia, the birthplace of man, an ancient and beautiful culture. One that has survived thousands of years. Some people might believe we have nothing to learn from Africa or our children, who are young and immigrants.
Frogtown: A wonderfully weird creative hub blossoms along the L.A. River
Turn onto the wrong street from Riverside Drive and you might never find it. But once you do enter this neighborhood of single-family homes and low industrial buildings, nestled along the curving, soft-bottom section of the L.A. River, you'll know that you're in a part of Los Angeles like no other—secret and self-contained, where the hum of industry is quieted by a blanket of tranquility that seems to emanate from the river. This is Frogtown.
10 hot restaurant brands that could be the next Shake Shack
Every year Fishbowl, a restaurant data firm, compiles a list of up-and-coming brands that it expects will take the food industry by storm and your favorite local spot could be on the list. This year La Colombe made the list!
Press Release: La Colombe® to Premiere New Ready-to-Drink Beverages at Natural Products Expo West
Just a year after La Colombe released its Draft Late, the company is announcing its lineup of new products, including seasonal flavors, a single-origin organic Pure Black and a line of innovative concept beverages.
Tanya Taylor Redesigns Fashion Week’s Most Necessary Accessory: A Coffee Cup
On the first day of New York Fashion Week—coffee company La Colombe will unveil limited edition coffee cups featuring a print designed by Tanya Taylor.
When I turned 18, I registered to vote and according to my grandfather, that’s the day I became a politician. “If you can vote, you’re a politician,” he would say.
Philly's coffee scene is growing up, getting bolder
La Colombe founder Todd Carmichael said industry data show that the company’s canned coffee, introduced last year, has become the nation’s fastest-growing grab-and-go coffee.
Press Release: La Colombe® Coffee Roasters Opens Its West-Coast Roastery and Cafe in the Frogtown Community
La Colombe is Bringing a Better Coffee Experience to Los Angeles Neighborhoods with its Locally Roasted Workshop Coffees, and announces a new Frogtown Coffee Blend
Here's everything you need to brew the best cup of coffee at home
The exploding popularity in craft coffee is, in part, what prompted Consumer Reports to take a deep dive into the world of coffee —and TODAY got a sneak peek at the results.
The Best Gifts for Coffee Snobs, According to 8 Coffee Snobs
Finding the perfect holiday gift can be maddening — is this the color they’d want? Is it something they already have? Is it so last year? — but really, once you have a sense of a person’s taste, it’s not impossible.
Press Release: La Colombe® Coffee Roasters Celebrates Los Angeles with its “Dear LA” Campaign
Last week La Colombe Coffee Roasters officially opened its third café in Los Angeles, in the Silver Lake neighborhood, joining La Colombe Century City and La Colombe Beverly Hills.
CEO of La Colombe coffee company speaks out against new tax bill
Todd Carmichael is one of the few chief executives in America to publicly condemn Republicans’ plans to slash the corporate tax rate and rewrite the tax code.
26 Great Food Gifts Under $25 (Because Everyone on Your List Loves Snacks)
Some pricey food gifts (like an $800 knife) are totally worth it, but that doesn’t mean more affordable options are any less desirable. Here, 26 food gifts under $25, as chosen by food writer Marisel Salazar, a member of the PureWow Coterie.
There Are 3 Numbers You Need to Know to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee
'America Deserves Better Coffee' is La Colombe's motto. Here's how co-founder and CEO of La Colombe, Todd Carmichael spent over 20 years looking for just that.
Material World: The Evolution of Coffee, America's Favorite Drink
The majority of Americans drink at least one cup of coffee every day. The kinds of drinks and the companies producing them have changed dramatically over the past few decades.
La Colombe's Todd Carmichael wants wife Lauren Hart to enter politics
The well-known co-founder of Philadelphia-based coffee company La Colombe squashed rumors that he plans to challenge Republican Sen. Pat Toomey in 2022, though he suggested his wife, Flyers national anthem singer Lauren Hart, could be a future political candidate.
La Colombe’s Peppermint Mocha Draft Latte Launches for Holiday Season
For limited-time only, La Colombe debuts its seasonal-batch Peppermint Mocha Draft Latte – made with expertly roasted cold-pressed Nizza espresso and fresh milk, combined with real, dark chocolate and peppermint extract.
Backed By Chobani's Founder, A Local Coffee Chain Tries To Revolutionize The Industry
Arriving in Philadelphia with few possessions and little money, Todd Carmichael started walking the city with business partner JP Iberti to scope out storefronts. In short order, they took on a 50-year lease in a bustling downtown neighborhood, renovated the space themselves and, in May 1994, opened the first La Colombe café.
French Press, Drip, Toddy—Which Coffee Gadget Is Right for You?
The only way to start the day is with a cup of coffee, but—truth be told—it can be daunting to decipher all of the coffee-gear lingo being thrown around these days – Todd Carmichael jumps in to help.
13 Pumpkin-Flavored Foods Your Family Will Want to Try This Fall
This season's array of pumpkin-flavored foods goes way beyond your average PSL. From cereal to protein bars to smoothies, here are some of our favorites.
