SUMMER is still in full flow, but for many the draw of fall is calling them and Starbucks has listened.
The fan-favourite is returning to the US, and it’s sooner than Starbucks connoisseurs may think.
When does the Pumpkin Spice Latte return?
Starbucks announced last month the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to menus at the end of August.
The official return date is August 26 and for some this might not be soon enough.
Starbucks are actually behind on bringing back the popular flavour, considering Dunkin announced its fall menu on August 20.
When did the Pumpkin Spice Latte first start?
While it may still feel like a new product to some, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has been a long-standing tradition for Starbucks.
First introduced in 2003, the autumnal spiced beverage has asserted itself in the company roster, becoming the most popular seasonal beverage.
Available hot, iced or blended, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has become an annual rite of late summer, and signals to drinkers that a change of season is upon us.
Starbucks has offered the drink since 2003[/caption]
It is made with real pumpkin flavor, pumpkin-related spices (including cinnamon, nutmeg and clove), Starbucks Signature Espresso and steamed milk.
The drink is topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices.
While it is only just the end of summer, the fall menu always has a limited seasonal run, and it is expected to end at the start of November.
Therefore, fans of the fall flavours should get their fill while the products are on offer.
What does Starbucks fall menu include?
There is a plethora of items for fans to try[/caption]
While the Pumpkin Spice Latte is the most popular seasonal beverage, the coffee chain has not held back with its returning and new products.
Among the returning items for the fall menu are the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte.
It has also been rumoured that other food items returning are the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Baked Apple Croissant and the Raccoon Cake Pop (Vanilla cake with chocolate icing).
Newcomers to the menu include Italian Sausage Egg Bites and a Pecan Oatmilk Cortado.
The Cortado is a new style of drink which Starbucks added earlier in the year.
It is made with three ristretto shots of Blonde Espresso and steamed milk (ristretto espresso shots are smaller and more concentrated than traditional ones). A current option is the Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado.
