# Apple Butter Lattes This Fall Latte from Olive Garden Blends Caramel Apple Butter and Cinnamon By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-latte References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/10/olive-garden-offers-new-caramel-apple-butter-latte-this-fall.html) & [olivegarden](http://www.olivegarden.ca/menu/caramel-apple-butter-latte/prod4150059) For the autumn, [Olive Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lasagna) is introducing an all-new fall latte that is made with some of the most comforting flavors of the season. The Caramel Apple Butter Latte is prepared with a base of [Lavazza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-kcups) espresso and steamed milk that is blended with caramel apple butter and a sprinkling of cinnamon to top it all off. The result is an indulgent latte that is comparable to a drinkable dessert. Although there are many companies and cafes that are just now releasing spiced pumpkin refreshments to keep foodies warm throughout the fall and winter, this autumnal latte offers a refreshing take on consumer favorite seasonal flavors. This fall, Olive Garden is also expanding its fall menu with [Pumpkin Cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-oat-barista). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fall Latte Flavors:** Businesses can explore other unique, indulgent seasonal flavors for lattes like salted caramel apple or maple pecan. - **Expansion of Fall Menu Offerings:** Other restaurant chains can expand their fall menu offerings with unique and comforting seasonal items like butternut squash soup or spiced hot chocolate. - **Alternative to Pumpkin Spice:** Other companies can offer an alternative to pumpkin spice flavors that are also comforting and indulgent, such as cinnamon apple or gingerbread. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can offer their own versions of indulgent fall drinks to compete with chain stores and attract seasonal customers. - **Bakery and Dessert Shops:** Bakery and dessert shops can create their own sweet treats inspired by fall flavors to offer alongside drinks like the olive garden caramel apple butter latte. - **Restaurant Chains:** Other restaurant chains can offer fall-themed menu items to attract customers looking for seasonal comfort food and drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramel Apple-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-caramel-apple-latte.md) - [Autumnal Apple Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-new-fall-menu.md) - [Buttery Pecan-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-pecan-latte.md) - [Nutty Oat-Flavored Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-crunch-oatmilk-latte.md) - [Autumnal Maple Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bar-latte.md) - [Non-Dairy Fall Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-apple-crisp.md) - [Artisan Autumnal Coffee Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peets-fall-menu.md) - [Seasonal Cookie Butter Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-butter-latte.md) - [Dairy-Free Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-oatmilk-macchiato.md)