Herbal Teas
Trying different herbal teas is a sweet and simple way to add a little autumnal touch to a dreary lecture theatre. Flavours like cinnamon, nutmeg, spiced apple, and ginger are all perfect for the season. There’s plenty of places to buy tea in Newcastle, including Whittard and Søstrene Grene in Eldon Square, Bird and Blend on Grainger Street, or even the herbal tea aisle in a supermarket. Of course, you can't go wrong with a proper cuppa either, especially if you’re hungover and facing a Thursday morning seminar.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin spice lattes have become the seasonal hot drink. You can buy pumpkin spice latte sachets from supermarkets, so you can whip up this autumn favourite in the kitchen before heading to early lectures. With a chunky scarf on, the Twilight soundtrack in your headphones, and a PSL in hand, romanticising your mornings has never been easier.
With a chunky scarf on, the Twilight soundtrack in your headphones, and a PSL in hand, romanticising your mornings has never been easier.
Hot squash
Never underestimate some hot Ribena with a squirt of honey. Perfect for soothing sore throats, hot blackcurrant-flavoured squash is an underrated autumn drink. It’s super easy to make - just make squash as usual but with hot water, and squeeze in a little lemon and honey if you have any. A flask of hot squash will help you fight those fears of being the loudest cougher in the lecture hall this autumn.
Hot chocolate
It’s never too early in the day for a sweet treat. If a hot chocolate gets you up and out for your early lectures, then treat yourself! Keep a tub of instant hot chocolate in your cupboard so you can whip up this drink whenever you need a little bit of extra joy.