Wanting to taste a cozy holiday beverage without having to make one at home? Well, lucky for you, Raleigh’s local coffee shops feature a plethora of seasonal lattes during the holidays. We’ve compiled a few unique flavors from well-known coffee shops for you to try! Take this quiz and find out which festive drink will take you on your next cozy study journey. Let your friends know and spread holiday cheer through good coffee and smiles!
- What’s your usual order?
A. Hot Chocolate
B. Chai
C. Iced Coffee
D. Herbal Tea
E. None of these
- What winter activities do you enjoy?
A. Holiday movies inside
B. Christmas baking
C. Ice Skating
D. Getting extra sleep
E. Nothing! I just live my day like normal!
- Which holiday scent is most appealing?
A. Fresh pine and cocoa
B. Fresh cinnamon and bergamot
C. Dark chocolate and coconut
D. Clean linen and toasted lavender
E. Refreshing snow
- Which of Raleigh’s local coffee shops do you prefer?
A. The Little Blue Bakehouse
B. 32 and Lawrence
C. NoRa Cafe
D. The Optimist
E. None of these!
- What’s your favorite holiday decorating style?
A. Warm reds and greens, classic holiday
B. Rich browns and gold, citrus garlands
C. Cool silver and blue, winter flurries
D. Pastel pinks and white, coquette Christmas!
E. Just the snow outside is enough decoration!
- Which do you prefer to warm you up on a cold day?
A. Rich and velvety
B. Spiced and comforting
C. Icy and Creamy
D. Light and foamy
E. Crisp and Cold
Mostly A. Red velvet latte – Little Blue Bakehouse
For a limited time only, the Little Blue Bakehouse, just down the street from Enloe, is offering a rich, creamy red velvet latte. Whether you choose hot or iced, you will receive a whipped cream or cold foam-topped chocolate-y latte. The red velvet chocolate milk base stars as the key component of this dessert latte, with hot espresso to top it off. Little Blue brings the spirit of Christmas to coffee with this classic cookie twist on a latte. Perhaps for those who enjoy hot chocolate, bring your own marshmallows to top off this holiday drink!
Mostly B. The Headless Horseman – 32 Lawrence
Despite the peculiar name, the Headless Horseman is the perfect option for those who like a smooth transition from fall to winter. No one can go wrong with a good chai! And 32 Lawrence is recognized for having exquisite chai, whether hot or iced! As the description says, the Headless Horseman is “a distinctive blend that combines the boldness of espresso with the spiced warmth of a chai latte.” Discover a world of warmth and holiday comfort with a rich, warm dirty chai, a great option for the pumpkin pie lovers of Enloe.
Mostly C. Snowflake Flurries or Melted Snowflake Latte – Nora cafe
We have two options for a coconutty-chocolate latte, prepped and served by Nora Cafe. A Snowflake Flurries latte with your choice of white or milk chocolate, coconut, and coconut flakes, or for a dark chocolate kind of person, a Melted Snowflake latte with a rich dark chocolate and coconut syrup. Whether you choose to enjoy it hot or iced, the snowflake lattes are sure to brighten a crisp, cold winter day. For those who enjoy the soft snowfall of winter classics mixed with a hint of tropical coconut, Nora Cafe offers a great option to warm or cool your day!
Mostly D. Jack Frost Fog – The Optimist
Looking for a foamy lavender latte to complement a chilly day? Floral flavors may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but when paired with sweet white chocolate and buttery macadamia syrup, The Optimist takes a pleasant twist on the classic Earl Grey. Served hot or iced, the Jack Frost fog is a perfect drink for those who prefer a less-than-sweet holiday flavor. A soft and neutral drink full of lavender delight, perfect for any cold morning, a cup of tea is always the right way to start your morning!
Mostly E. A nice cold glass of ice water!
Ok, all jokes aside, we should all be trying to stay hydrated during the dry season of Winter. And although you may not be a coffee or holiday kind of person, we could all always go for a nice glass of water! And the best quality of this superior drink? You can get it anywhere! Forced to go study at a coffee shop with your latte-loving friends? It’s a good thing water is always on the menu! At home and too lazy to go out to grab a drink? Water is right there! Taking a walk outside and enjoying the winter flurries? Luckily, those flurries provide constant water straight from the sky… snow! Well, maybe don’t drink THAT water, but it’s safe to say this option is the most convenient result of this quiz!
