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Don Francisco's Coffee®, the flagship premium brand of Gaviña Coffee Company, has announced the expansion of its seasonal portfolio with two new limited-edition blends: Maple Pecan and Caramel Spiced Rum.

The launch is designed to capitalise on the growing consumer demand for dessert-inspired coffee profiles during the autumn window, leveraging specific flavour trends identified in recent market data.

Market Drivers: The Rise of Pecan and Caramel

The product development strategy aligns with shifting consumer preferences towards indulgent, comforting flavour profiles. The brand cites data from a recent DoorDash Fall Flavour Trends Report, which identified pecan as the fastest-growing fall flavour, with orders increasing by 28% year-over-year.

Additionally, the data indicated that caramel ranked as the top flavour choice across 13 states, validating the brand's decision to anchor its new "Caramel Spiced Rum" SKU in this high-demand category.

Product Profiles and Specifications

Both new additions are crafted using 100% Arabica beans and feature a smooth medium roast profile, engineered to balance the coffee's natural acidity with complex flavour infusions.

The Seasonal Duo:

🍁🥜 Maple Pecan: A blend combining the sweet warmth of maple and toasted pecans with creamy caramel undertones.

🍮🥃 Caramel Spiced Rum: A more decadent option, layering dark caramel and sweet butterscotch with a hint of spiced rum notes.

Lisette Gaviña Lopez, fourth-generation roaster at Gaviña Coffee Company, commented on the innovation within their 'Savour Our Flavours' collection:

To extend the brand's reach into the lifestyle sector, Don Francisco's has partnered with TV host and designer Sabrina Soto.

"I'm all about layering this time of year, not just with textures but with scents and flavours too," said Soto. "The Maple Pecan is perfect for those lazy afternoons when you just want to curl up with a good book. And the Caramel Spiced Rum? That's my go-to after dinner."