Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, but the new fall drinks may steal the show
Starbucks has set the unofficial first day of fall: Aug. 25, when the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to menus nationwide. The weather may still say “summer,” but the return of the PSL means it’s sweater-slash-spooky season, once again.
Every year, fans of the PSL wait with bated breath to hear about the return of the drink that ushers in fall. But this year’s announcement came with some stiff competition for pumpkin loyalists. In addition to the pumpkin spice latte, which combines espresso and steamed milk with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and whipped cream topping, Starbucks is bringing back some familiar fall favorites and tasty sounding new additions to the fall menu.
Starbucks announces fall beverage lineup
The latte isn’t the only drink getting a pumpkin spice upgrade for fall. An expanded lineup of pumpkin drinks, including the new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha will be available. Returning pumpkin treats, including the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino will also be on the menu. If you’ve never tried one of Starbucks’ sweet cream cold brews, consider this your sign to do that. They’re pretty good.
Pecan is Starbucks’ other flavor of fall. Pecan favorites, including the Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte and Pecan Crunch Latte will be back. And, brand new this season is a lineup of banana beverages inspired by freshly baked banana bread: the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai. Dunkin’ went a little “bananas” with a recent menu, so maybe Starbucks is following suit.
But what will likely be the most anticipated beverage is the the new Chaider, which combines cider and chai tea spices in hot and iced drinks.
Starbucks announces fall food lineup
For fall food, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin will return, alongside a new Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket and an adorable-sounding new Hedgehog Cake Pop fans (and their kids) will likely love.
All the new fall eats and drinks will arrive at Starbucks locations nationwide on Aug. 25. If you can’t wait that long, though, you can enjoy pumpkin spice flavors from Starbucks’ at-home coffee line year-round.
If you can’t wait for Aug. 25, get your hands on some Pumpkin Spice now
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods, Pumpkin Spice Flavored for Keurig Coffee Makers (22 count)
If you own a Keurig, this box contains 22 Pumpkin Spice K-Cup pods made with 100% arabica coffee. The naturally flavored brew carries notes of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, giving each single-serve cup a seasonal profile without needing syrup, creamer or a run to your closest Starbucks.
Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, Pumpkin Spice Flavored
Cold coffee drinkers can skip the overnight steeping with this 32-fluid-ounce bottle of ready-to-dilute cold brew concentrate. Starbucks uses a custom cold steeped coffee blend flavored with pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg that’s ready to dilute, pour over ice and customize with milk, creamer or sweetener.
Starbucks Limited Edition Coffee K-Cups, Pumpkin Spice (64 ct.)
For larger households of pumpkin lovers, this box has 64 pumpkin spice K-Cups compatible with all Keurig brewers. The 100% arabica coffee is light bodied, mellow, warm and balanced, with pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg flavors that come through in the finished single-serve cup.
Starbucks Ground Coffee, Pumpkin Spice (35 Ounce)
If you prefer traditional drip coffee, this 35-ounce bag will last more of pumpkin season. This caffeinated medium roast bag of ground coffee brings Starbucks’ pumpkin spice flavor to a standard coffee maker, giving your whole family more flexibility over the batch size and strength.
