UK –  British coffeehouse chain Costa Coffee has announced the early launch of festive treats across its UK outlets, featuring a return of fan-favorite menu items.

The coffeehouse chain has brought back the Mince Tart and the All Butter Mince Pie. Costa Coffee has also reintroduced the Terry’s Chocolate Orange Muffin.

The Mince Tart is a gluten-free option for vegetarians. It is marking its comeback with a pastry star and comes dusted with sugar.

The All Butter Mince Pie, suitable for non-vegans comes filled with mincemeat, topped with a pastry decoration, and finished with a sugar dusting.

The Terry’s Chocolate Orange Muffin is a combination of orange and chocolate in a muffin, filled with chocolate orange sauce, and comes topped with icing.

Nishant Bhatia, Costa Coffee Global Food Strategy and UKI Food director said, “Christmas is all about coming together with friends and family, and what better way to catch up than with a delightful festive sweet treat, perfectly paired with a Costa coffee.

The early launch of festive seasonal offerings is in line with the company’s current strategy of diversifying its product offering and expanding its reach through new outlets across the UK.

On September 6, the coffeehouse chain introduced a select drinks range on EasyJet airline’s network. The select drinks range offered on easyJet flights includes the Salted Caramel Latte and the Cappuccino.

The new EasyJet drinks range was announced barely three days after Costa Coffee unveiled its Autumn menu, which featured a selection of new and returning menu items.

The autumn menu includes the return of the Maple Hazel drinks range and new savory and sweet options. The range comprises the Maple Hazel Latte, served hot or iced, Maple Hazel Hot Chocolate, and Maple Hazel Frappé.

The autumn menu also features the new Brie, Bacon, and Chilli Jam Panini, the new Chicken and Chorizo Panini, the new Chilli Beef and Cheddar Toastie, and the returning Hog Roast Toastie.

The continuous menu revamp is a deliberate strategy by the coffeehouse chain to remain relevant to the market and cater to the diverse needs of customers.

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