Cafe fall drinks like matcha lattes, chai and hot cocoa are easy to make at home with the right mix, tea and milk. I gathered 25 pantry-friendly picks from brands you can find at Target, Walmart and Amazon so you can skip the coffee-shop line. (Note:...
A matcha powder that you whisk with hot water or milk for a fall latte, which suits anyone who wants a cafe drink without the cafe line. I like it for its bright green color. Buy a small tin before committing to more.
Jade Leaf Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder 30g
A culinary-style matcha meant for lattes and smoothies, which suits anyone mixing it with milk and syrup. I like it as a cheaper everyday option. Pick it up if you want to make a few drinks a week at home.
Jade Leaf Matcha
A premixed matcha latte powder that you stir into hot or cold milk, which suits people who want a quick drink with no measuring. I like it for busy mornings. Grab it if you want a one-scoop fix.
Organic Cafe Style Sweetened Matcha Latte Mix - Original
A bright green matcha powder that suits lattes and baking, and I like how it whisks up smoothly. It suits tea lovers who want a better-quality blend. Worth buying if you want matcha for more than one drink.
Rishi Tea Matcha Super Green Organic Bags
A ready-to-pour concentrate that you mix with milk for a spiced chai latte at home, which suits anyone who misses the cafe version. I like that it is simple and fast. Buy a carton and heat it with milk on a cold morning.
TAZO Classic Chai Latte Concentrate, 32 oz Carton
A long-time favorite chai concentrate that mixes one to one with milk, which suits anyone who wants a sweet, spiced drink in minutes. I like it hot or iced. Pick it up if you want a simple cafe-style chai.
Oregon Chai Original Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
A powder chai mix that dissolves in hot water or milk, which suits people who want to skip the carton and store it in the pantry. I like the sweet and spicy balance. Buy it if you want a long-lasting tub.
Big Train Spiced Chai Tea Latte Beverage Mix
A simple teabag chai with a soft vanilla note that suits anyone who wants a warm cup after dinner. I like it with a splash of milk and honey. Grab a box for the office or the kitchen cabinet.
Bigelow Vanilla Chai Black Tea Bags, 120 Ct
A spiced chai tea bag with a strong cinnamon and ginger flavor that suits anyone who likes a bold, warming cup. I like it brewed strong with milk. Buy a box for cold evenings.
Yogi Classic India Spice Tea 16 Count
A bold black tea blend with chai spices that suits anyone who wants a strong, simple bag. I like it as an afternoon pick-me-up. Pick it up if you want a spicier chai than the vanilla versions.
STASH Chai Spice Black Tea, 120 Bags
A black tea blended with spices that suits anyone who wants a bolder, spicier chai in a tea tin. I like it brewed on the stove with milk. Worth buying if you want something a step above a standard teabag.
Harney & Son's Masala Chai 20 Teabags Pack
A widely available chai teabag that is mild and easy to drink, which suits anyone starting out with chai. I like it plain or with milk. Grab a box if you want a gentle, everyday option.
Twinings Chai Tea
A caffeine-free spiced tea with cinnamon and ginger notes that suits anyone who wants a warm cup late at night. I like it with a bit of honey. Buy a box if you avoid caffeine after lunch.
Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Chai Herbal
A rich, chocolatey cocoa mix that stirs into hot milk, which suits anyone who wants a thick winter drink at home. I like adding a pinch of salt. Buy a canister for the pantry.
Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix (Case of 8 Cartons)
A darker, less sweet cocoa packet that suits anyone who wants a quick cup at work or on a cold night. I like that it is easy to stock. Pick it up if you prefer dark chocolate over milk.
Swiss Miss Dark Chocolate Flavored Hot Cocoa Mix
A cinnamon-spiced chocolate tablet that you melt into hot milk, which suits anyone who wants a different kind of cocoa. I like frothing it for a thicker texture. Buy it if you enjoy warm spices.
Nestle Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
A creamy cocoa mix that suits kids and anyone who wants a classic sweet cup. I like it with a spoonful of whipped cream. Grab it for a simple, cheap cozy night.
Land O Lakes, Cocoa Mix Classic Chocolate Supreme
A syrup you pump into coffee, chai or steamed milk for a cafe-style fall drink at home, which suits anyone who loves pumpkin flavors. I like it in lattes. Buy a bottle for the season.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
A cafe-style flavoring syrup that adds warm spice to coffee, lattes and chai, which suits home baristas. I like how a small pump goes a long way. Pick it up if you make drinks every day.
Pumpkin Spice Flavored Syrup
A seasonal creamer that turns plain coffee into a pumpkin-spice drink with no extra steps. It suits anyone who drinks coffee at the office or at home. I would grab a bottle while it is on shelves.
Coffee mate Pumpkin Spice, Liquid Creamer Singles
A seasonal creamer with a warm spice flavor that suits anyone who wants a fall twist in their coffee. I like it in a hot cup of chai too. Buy it while stores stock it for the season.
International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee Creamer
An oat drink made to steam and froth well, which suits anyone making lattes at home. I like the creamy texture in matcha and chai. Buy it if you want foam that holds up.
Oat Drink Barista Edition
A plant-based milk that froths for lattes, which suits anyone who is dairy free. I like it in chai and matcha. Pick up a carton if you want to try an alternative to regular milk.
Califia Farms - Oat Barista Blend Oat Milk
A shelf-stable oat milk made for foaming, which suits anyone who wants to keep a spare in the pantry. I like it for a quick warm drink. Grab a carton for your next latte experiment.
Wholesale Barista Series™ Oat Original
A small, handheld milk frother that whips up foam for lattes, matcha and chai in seconds. It suits anyone who wants cafe-style foam without a big machine. I would buy it if you plan to make drinks at home daily.