Crimson Cup Coffee House is an award-winning coffee chain from Ohio that’s been in the game since its founding in 1991. With so many coffee chains on the market, the amount of menu items at any shop can be overwhelming, but Crimson Cup keeps it simple and delicious. Simple at Crimson Cup doesn’t mean boring, though, and the chain keeps things interesting with seasonal menu items and easily customizable permanent menu options year-round. And the best part? Most of their drinks can come hot, iced, or frozen — there’s an endless selection for your personal coffee wants and needs. Here’s what you should get at Crimson Cup if you ever find yourself near one.
Which coffee should I order at Crimson Cup?
Latte
A latte is a classic; it’s the perfect drink to get your caffeine fix, and it’s endlessly customizable with different milks, espresso shots, and flavors, a majority of which are included at Crimson Cup. You get to choose how you make your latte at Crimson Cup, and you can substitute classic dairy milk with almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or half-and-half (breve).
If you prefer to add flavor to your coffee, Crimson Cup lattes are customizable with flavors such as caramel, vanilla, hazelnut, almond, cinnamon, and raspberry, as well as some sugar-free options. You can also add any cold foam to your (iced) latte, which comes in a wide variety of different flavors including hazelnut, caramel, lavender, vanilla, and salted brown sugar.
Like most of their drinks, Crimson Cup their lattes are available hot or iced. Hot drinks come in three sizes (12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 20-ounce) while cold beverages come in two: 16-ounces for a small and 24-ounces for a large.
Latte Freeze
If you want to go beyond the classic hot or iced latte, you can even get a Latte Freeze in any flavor of your choosing, topped with a swirl of whipped cream. Signature Crimson Cup Latte Freeze flavors include vanilla, caramel, mocha, cinnamon, and lavender. Any flavor you can get in a latte, you can get in a Freeze — including seasonal flavors like peppermint and salted brown sugar!
The frozen drinks, though maybe a bit too cold for the winter months, can also be blended with protein powder. Post-workout coffee run, anyone?
Crimson Cup Mocha
This Crimson Cup essential is a chocolatey delight; the Crimson Cup Mocha. Once again, this drink can come hot, iced, or frozen, and is for all the girlies who like their coffee on the sweeter side.
This drink combines white chocolate with espresso, swirls of caramel, and the milk of your choice. Top it with whipped cream (and more caramel), and it’s the perfect drink for anyone looking for a sweet, chocolatey treat with a kick of caffeine.
Piranha Bite Energy Drinks
Not a coffee fan? No worries! You can still get your caffeine fix at Crimson Cup. Crimson Cup has collabed with Frozenta syrups to bring the Piranha Bite energy drinks in a variety of flavors, including lime, blue raspberry, coconut.
Similar to a Monster or RedBull energy drink, these treats are combined with soda water or seltzer to get that delightfully fizzy feeling that’s common in energy drinks.
What tea should I order at Crimson Cup?
Matcha Latte
A matcha latte is a classic coffeeshop essential – combining matcha green tea, vanilla, and the milk of your choice, a matcha latte at Crimson Cup is a great option that will definitely have you less jittery than the classic espresso latte will. Customize your matcha with different flavor shots and cold foams, like caramel, lavender, or hazelnut! I highly recommend putting lavender in your matcha — it adds a subtle flowery taste that compliments the green tea very well.
Chai Latte
A chai latte is another essential, often combined with a shot of espresso or two for what’s called a “dirty chai latte.” Chai lattes are made with black chai tea, which includes cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon for a bit of spice. To make that “latte,” the milk of your choice is added, along with any flavor or cold foam of your choice (I recommend putting vanilla in your chai!)
Loose-leaf Tea
In addition to other tea options like matcha and chai lattes, Crimson Cup offers loose leaf teas for anyone who prefers leaves over beans. With both hot and iced options, you can get black tea, green tea, or herbal tea depending on your preference.
What are Crimson Cup’s Holiday Flavors?
Peppermint White Mocha
What’s a holiday season without a peppermint mocha? This classic Christmas treat makes its grand return this December combining the sweet white chocolate with the sharp, fresh flavor of peppermint. It’s the perfect treat to get you in the Winter spirit!
Gingerbread Chai Latte
Ever thought of combining the subtle spices of a gingerbread cookie with a chai latte? These flavors work in perfect harmony in their gingerbread chai, customizable with different milks, flavors, and espresso shots, and of course topped with cinnamon.
Sugar Cookie Latte
Sugar cookies are an absolute essential for the holiday season, and of course Crimson Cup knows this. This holiday season they’ve got a Sugar Cookie latte (coming hot, iced, or frozen, along with the other holiday options this season) that will no doubt satisfy your sweet tooth (and the carnal need for sugar cookies this holiday season).
What should I order from Crimson Cup if I’m not in Ohio?
If you’re not in the Ohio area, you don’t have to miss out on Crimson Cup. No matter where in the United States you are, you can visit the Crimson Cup website and purchase their signature beans, Frozenta syrups, and the sauces that they use in their drinks. These elements of their brand certainly sets them apart from competing businesses, with Crimson Cup’s focus on creating communities and providing support.