What are our favorite drinks, and what should we make to enjoy in a mug this fall?

The leaves are turning beautiful warm shades, it’s getting dark earlier, and there are more and more chilly days. Commutes to work are suddenly colder, so we’re bundling up in warm sweaters. But what can warm us up from the inside? Join us in discovering our favorite “cozy” fall drinks.

Company Survey: Which Hot Beverages Are Our Favorites?

Since we believe you, too, enjoy warm drinks that warm you up, we’ve decided to share with you what warms us from the bottom of our mugs here at the company - and what’s more, we’ve even given these hot drinks personality traits as a bonus, just as if they were our colleagues.

So, what did our company survey reveal? Sit back, wrap yourself in a sweater or blanket, and enjoy some fall fun with us!

Team: Harmony, Peace, and Tranquility

The Process & Data Analyst prefers a mildly sweet, spiced tea and says, “It’s a little ritual of peace and tranquility. If this were our colleague, they’d spread a sense of calm and optimism that would pleasantly sweeten all our ordinary days.”

Representatives from the international department and social media, on the other hand, like to treat themselves to a sip of tried-and-true black tea with lemon and honey. Or simply “tea.” And as our social media specialist & content creator so beautifully put it: “It’s essential emotional support – a hug in a cup.” The head of the international department adds that classic black tea is simply a sure thing. “It’s that colleague you turn to when everyone else has already…” Well, you know.

And what about green tea? For the web administrator, it brings a sense of nostalgia, and he says, “He’s our IT geek who fixes bugs while snuggled under a blanket.”

For our Digital Marketing Manager, hot milk with honey takes the cake - it “soothes, and it’s best with a cookie.”

Team: Fall Trends Vibe

Can there even be an autumn without pumpkins and spices? The pumpkin spice latte is a favorite of both our financial controller and our international coordinator. It combines playfulness, beloved coffee, and a slight spiciness. As one colleague put it: “It tastes like fall, a sweater, a blanket, and ‘I’m not going anywhere today’ all in one cup.” The pumpkin latte would be an excellent candidate for the position of “Office Mood Manager” - a little sweet, a little spicy, and it knows exactly when you need a break.

Team: Zen Garden

“Yerba Maté” reigns supreme at Digital Marketing8. Why do they love this hot drink so much? The Digital Marketing graphic designer most enjoys “the ability to combine its flavor and strength.” And for the Digital Marketing Specialist, Yerba Maté is like a “midwife - it stimulates the senses, soothes the soul, and always makes me feel reborn.” It looks like this drink is winning out as the ideal in-house therapist. Or will there be a contender yet?

Team: The Heavy Hitters

After work, it’s time for drinks with a little more kick.

For the IT programmer, Irish coffee took the crown - and here’s a wonderful reason why. “Irish coffee is like our project manager– it energizes, delights, and maintains a balance between chaos (alcohol), order (coffee), and keeps us (the cream) afloat.”
Hot mead is the clear choice for the IT Frontend team, serving as both a mind-clearing relaxant and a mental healer all in one.
Other favorite hot drinks, such as hot cider and mulled wine, bring together colleagues from the international department at Christmas markets. For the hardened among us, there’s a delicious combination of slivovitz and apple cider; as one of the managers puts it, this drink would be the ideal “company psychologist - it just makes everything go down a little smoother, doesn’t it?”

4 drink ideas you can easily make at work

What do you think? Did reading this happen to make you crave a nice hot drink?

Get your teapots or favorite thermoses ready. We have a few cup-friendly tips for you that will fill the whole room with a wonderful aroma, whether you’re at home or at work.

Super Focus with Matcha Latte – Stir a teaspoon of powder into a little warm water (a handheld milk frother helps), pour in hot milk, and sweeten with honey.

A Spiced Fruit Tea with Cinnamon and Orange – When you pour hot water over the tea, add a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick to the mug.

Ginger-Scented Office Pick-Me-Up – Slice some ginger and pour hot water over a few slices – let it steep for 5 minutes, then add lemon and honey to taste.

5-Minute Comforting Hot Chocolate – In a mug of hot milk, stir in 4-5 squares of high-quality chocolate with a pinch of cinnamon.

Whatever your favorite drink may be, we wish you a beautiful and relaxing fall, and may you be warmed not only by your favorite hot drink but also by the people around you. Your ESSENS.