Best 7 Brew Winter and Holiday Drinks: Warm Orders for Cold Days
Cold mornings call for warm cups. Winter at 7 Brew is a great time to switch from your usual iced drink to something hot, rich and festive. Whether you are scraping ice off your windshield or picking up drinks for a holiday party, this guide covers the best winter orders on the menu.
Holiday specials change every year and differ by stand. For the current lineup, see our What’s New at 7 Brew page.
What to look for in a winter drink
The best winter drinks usually have one or more of these qualities:
- Served hot, so they warm you up from the inside.
- Rich and creamy, like breves made with half and half.
- Dessert flavors such as chocolate, sugar cookie, marshmallow and caramel.
- Festive spices like cinnamon and chai.
Best hot coffee drinks for winter
Frosted Cookie Breve
The Frosted Cookie Breve tastes like a holiday sugar cookie. Ordered hot, it is one of the coziest drinks on the menu.
White Chocolate Mocha
A hot White Chocolate Mocha is sweet, smooth and perfect for a snowy day.
Mocha
The classic Mocha blends espresso and chocolate. It is the closest thing to a grown-up hot chocolate.
Toasted Marshmallow Latte
The Toasted Marshmallow Latte reminds many people of s’mores by the fire.
Creme Brulee Latte
The Creme Brulee Latte has a caramelized vanilla flavor that feels like a special-occasion treat.
Cupcake Cappuccino
The Cupcake Cappuccino is light and foamy with a sweet, bakery-style flavor.
Smooth 7 and Blondie
Two of the most popular 7 Originals, the Smooth 7 and Blondie, are just as good hot as they are iced.
Best non-coffee winter drinks
Sugar Cookie Chai Latte
The Sugar Cookie Chai Latte combines warm chai spices with a holiday cookie flavor. It is one of the best non-coffee winter options.
Salted Honey Chai Latte
For something a little less sweet, the Salted Honey Chai Latte is warm and balanced.
Hot matcha latte
A hot Cloud 9 Matcha Latte is soothing and gives a gentle energy boost.
Hot chocolate
Many stands can make a hot chocolate on request. It is a great choice for kids on a cold day. Ask your brewista what they can make.
Festive custom combos to try
Want something a little different? Try asking for one of these combinations:
- Peppermint mocha style – a mocha with a mint flavor, if your stand has it.
- Gingerbread-inspired breve – a breve with cinnamon and a cookie flavor.
- Holiday white mocha – white chocolate mocha with a sugar cookie flavor.
- Dirty sugar cookie chai – sugar cookie chai with a shot of espresso.
Flavor availability varies, so these are ideas to ask about rather than official menu items.
Ordering hot drinks at 7 Brew
Most coffee drinks at 7 Brew can be made hot, iced or frozen. A few tips for hot orders:
- Say “hot” clearly when you order, since iced is the default habit at many stands.
- If you have a long drive, ask for the drink a little less hot or let it cool a bit before sipping.
- Hot drinks usually come with foam on top, especially cappuccinos.
- If you are ordering for a group, keep hot and iced orders clearly labeled.
Holiday drink runs for groups
Picking up drinks for a holiday party or office? Choose a mix of crowd-pleasers: a few Blondies, a couple of mochas, a chai latte and a caffeine-free drink like a smoothie or shake for anyone avoiding caffeine. Write the order down before you get to the window to keep the line moving. Our group order guide has more tips.
Lighter winter options
Winter drinks can be heavy. To lighten them up, order a smaller size, ask for milk instead of half and half, request half sweet, or choose sugar-free syrups. See our sugar-free guide and calories guide for help.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get any 7 Brew drink hot?
Most coffee, chai and matcha drinks can be made hot. Smoothies, shakes, lemonades, energy drinks and Fizz sodas are cold drinks.
Does 7 Brew have holiday drinks?
7 Brew often features seasonal flavors during the holidays. Check our What’s New page or ask your stand.
What is the coziest drink at 7 Brew?
A hot Frosted Cookie Breve, White Chocolate Mocha or Sugar Cookie Chai Latte are all great cozy choices.
Does 7 Brew have hot chocolate?
Many stands can make hot chocolate on request. Ask your brewista.
Final thoughts
Winter is the perfect excuse to try something hot and indulgent at 7 Brew. Start with a Frosted Cookie Breve or Sugar Cookie Chai, keep your windows cracked for the smell of fresh espresso, and enjoy the season one cup at a time.
