When the nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air, it’s great to be able to curl up with a comforting beverage to make us feel warm and cosy. And when it gets to that time of year when ardent sculptors are carving out their grand designs on pumpkins, to illuminate the streets on All Hallows’ Eve, what better time could there be to indulge in a luxurious Halloween style drink with a spicy warmth and coffee kick?

This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is easy to prepare, tastes delicious, and will get you in the mood for some autumnal festive fun.

Sidamo is produced from the finest Arabica coffee beans that are grown exclusively in the Sidama Zone, a region of South Ethiopia that was established after the country became liberated from Italy during World War II. Being one of the main areas used for coffee production, Sidama is a lush and fertile place that is believed to have the perfect climate for coffee cultivation. Heirloom variety trees grow at high altitudes, allowing them to slowly mature and benefit from the rich nutrients in the soil, to develop complex flavours and characteristics. Harvesting takes place between October and January, and coffee cherries are either washed or naturally processed. Sidamo coffee beans are greyish-green in colour, and are smaller and thinner than most other coffee beans. They may be small in size, but these beans are bursting with intense fruity and spicy flavours, hints of chocolate, and distinctive floral notes.

Ethiopia is regarded as being the birthplace of coffee and the place it was first consumed as a beverage. Growing regions include Harar, Limu, and Yirgacheffe, where some of the most notable coffee beans are produced, all revealing a variety of unusual, yet uniformly excellent flavours and aromas typically found in Ethiopian coffees. If you enjoy Sidamo Coffee, you may also like the distinctive flavours of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe or Harrar Longberry coffees too. They are just a selection of the coffees from Africa that Coffee-Direct can deliver directly to your door. We roast to order, so your coffee will always arrive in the freshest condition possible, and offer a range of grind options as well as whole beans.

Cinnamon Flavoured Coffee makes the most of a winning combination of flavours, with its subtle, sweet and aromatic cinnamon notes. It's perfect for a deliciously rich and spicy latte or cappuccino, to get you in the mood for some festive fun.

Irish Cream Flavoured Coffee is an ingenious blend made with the finest coffee beans, to produce the oaky aromas and rich flavours that are evident in an Irish coffee, but without the alcohol. A truly indulgent treat to enjoy on a cold winter night.

Rudolph's Blend Coffee may not make your nose glow, but its wonderful full-bodied flavour is likely to make you glow with warmth inside on a chilly day. This coffee works particularly well when brewed in a filter machine or cafetière, and makes a deliciously rich, milky Americano.

Christmas Pudding Flavoured Coffee has all the fruity and spicy flavours reminiscent of this exciting time of year, and is extra special as it's only available during the festive season. It's a wonderful drink to share with friends, and is sure to promote feelings of comfort and joy.

It may be cold and dark, but winter is more than welcome when it brings such delights. Why not browse our whole range of wonderful winter coffees before you decide upon your festive treat?