Ditch Your Pumpkin Spice Latte For These 5 Alternatives With Healthy-ish Benefits

Photo: Britt Chudleigh

Sorry, PSL—there’s a new seasonal coffee drink in town. Make that five, actually. This winter, warm up with a matcha latte, charcoal latte, golden milk latte, yerba matte latte, or a rose latte. You’ll get your morning buzz with a splash of healthy benefits, too.

1. MATCHA LATTE 
Made with specialty green tea leaves, a matcha latte is chock-full of antioxidants and energy-boosting benefits. Our Favorite Cup: Cha Cha Matcha in Los Angeles and New York City.

2. CHARCOAL LATTE
A detoxifying charcoal latte packs a cleansing punch along with a caffeine buzz. The perfect sip to help your post-holiday party hangover. Our Favorite Cup: Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters in Park City.

3. GOLDEN MILK LATTE
The rich taste and anti-inflammatory properties of the golden milk latte comes from turmeric, cardamom, ginger, and coconut milk. Our Favorite Cup: Harvest in Park City or Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach.

4. YERBA MATTE LATTE
A yerba mate latte is made from Argentine green mate—a natural source of caffeine that helps increase energy and alertness, and improves concentration. Our Favorite Cup: Stable Cafe in San Francisco.

5. ROSE LATTE
Typically made with rose tea, crushed rose petals, and/or rose water, a rose latte not only looks beautiful but it might make you feel more beautiful too: rose tea is rich in vitamins C, E, and folic acid, and is believed to be a spiritual herb that helps open your heart. Bonus: Rose tea can also help alleviate menstrual cramps. Our Favorite Cup: The Rose Establishment in Salt Lake City or Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach.