Greetings coffee drinkers, we hope your summer has been amazing. In this article we’re going to talk about something we’ve been seeing all over the internet… and it’s time to hit it head-on.

Let’s Talk About the Pumpkin Spice Latte Boycott 

Let’s cut straight to the chase: there are a large number of people who boycott the pumpkin spice latte, refusing to take a single sip of a fall drink until September 1st. 

And listen, do you– but they have a point, don’t they? Summer is such a wonderful time, and seems shorter than ever. These boycotters argue that if we start breaking out our pumpkin spice lattes in the middle of August, we’re cutting summer short. 

On the other hand, there are some folks who decorate for their favorite holidays two and three months early. 

You have two sides: the die-hard boycotters who want to squeeze every drop out of every season, and the folks that have their favorites and want to get to them as quickly as possible.

So which camp has got the right idea? Well how about this? What if we all just meet in the middle?

Meet in the Middle: Summer and Fall Drink Recipes

What if we call a truce, all meet at our favorite relaxing spot together, and drink whatever makes us each happy? Let’s embrace the fact that being different is a strength, and all raise our favorite drinks in a toast of good health and fortune. 

No matter which side of the coin you fall on (or if you’re somewhere in the middle), we have a recipe that’s perfect for you– all starting JOJO Java. 

Let’s transition from summer into fall with three drink recipes you’ll love.

1. Citrus Refresher Iced Coffee Drink

Season: Summer

JOJO Java Featured: Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Pods

Okay, so if you think a lemonade coffee drink is crazy, you’ll just have to trust us on this one. Because our Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee already has notes of citrus, this recipe actually works if you nail the ratio. 

Ingredient List: 

• 1 JOJO JAVA Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Pod

• 1/2 cup of your lemonade of choice* 
• Splash of sparkling water

1. Brew yourself a nice hot cup of JOJO Java Jamaican Blue Mountain… and then put it in the fridge to get cold. 
2. Once the coffee is cool, combine your 1/2 cup of lemonade with it
3. Add a splash of sparkling water (and a lemon wedge garnish if you have it

* Bonus Recipe: Simple Homemade Lemonade

If you want the freshest, best version of this drink, you can combine:

• 1 ¼ freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup of water (filtered is best)
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar (granulated)

Combine until the sugar dissolves.

2. Autumn Leaves Spiced Coffee Drink

Season: Early Fall

JOJO Java Featured: Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Pods

This is a delicious spiced coffee drink that tastes like fall in a cup. It uses our Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, and is topped with decadent cream, and finished off with a sprinkle of cocoa and a dusting of cinnamon.

Two things: this one’s a little more involved– but you’re gung-ho for fall, aren’t you? Also, this is more of a party drink recipe, it makes 6 cups of delicious autumn drink.

Ingredient List: 

• 6 JOJO JAVA Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Pods

• ½ cup of heavy cream
• 10 cardamom pods (crush them)
• 2 star anise
• 1 tablespoon of sweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

RECIPE

1. Whip your heavy cream in a bowl until it has soft peaks and chill it.
2. Put the star anise into a pot of water and bring it to a boil (~5 minutes or so)
3. Start making your 6 Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Pods and putting them into a pot or carafe. 
4. Add your sweetened cocoa and cinnamon powder
5. Strain the simmering spice mixture over the carafe and stir

3. Peanut Butter Screwball Libation Brew

Season: Mid-Late Fall

JOJO Java Featured: Peanut Butter Cookie Coffee Pods

This is a delicious wintery spiced coffee drink that will keep you going back for more. It used our Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, and is topped with decadent cream, and finished off with a sprinkle of cocoa and a dusting of cinnamon.

This recipe makes 6 cups of delicious winter drink. 

Ingredient List: 

• 1 JOJO JAVA Peanut Butter Cookie Coffee Pod

• Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey (or a substitute)
• 1 sprinkle of cocoa powder

RECIPE

1. Pour yourself a shot of Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey into a shot glass to measure and pour it into your empty cup. 
2. Take your freshly brewed cup of JOJO Java Peanut Butter Cookie and pour it into your glass.
3. Stir the drink well, and then top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder (and another kiss of Screwball if you’d like)

The Final Recipe

For the final recipe, we’re going to be a little tongue-in-cheek, and say that nothing beats a simple, hot cup of JOJO Java coffee no matter what season it is. 

You can enjoy some freshly brewed JOJO Java with all of these recipes, or any way you like it. 

We wish you an incredible rest of the year and many happy memories. 

Our best from JOJO Java.