You know the unofficial start of fall is in the air when you can once again order a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. Well, September is here and you can now order your favorite autumn, pumpkin-pie-in-a-cup drink.
According to Starbucks’ press release, this is the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte’s 13th consecutive seasonal debut and is their most popular seasonal drink of all time. “The fall favorite is made with pumpkin spice sauce with real pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg. It’s handcrafted with espresso and steamed milk, and topped off with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie topping.” Fans of the drink can begin ordering it today, though it won’t appear on the menu until Sept. 6.
Also debuting alongside the fan-favorite is Chile Mocha, which brings “a little heat to the fall spice mix.” The spice factor comes from ancho and cayenne chile pepper, cinnamon, paprika, sugar and sea salt. Sweetness from the classic cinnamon and cocoa powder will balance out the heat. Michelle Sundquist, Starbucks senior product developer, said, “When we think about fall, often people think about warmth and spice, like cinnamon and apple pie. We decided to take that idea in a new direction with chocolate and a bit of heat.”
Not everyone is happy about the PSL returning to Starbucks menus so early, however, as can be seen by this Philadelphian, who is protesting the drink’s return. Even if it’s just a lighthearted joke, it’s still pretty funny.
Twitter Reacts to Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte
no offense but I plan on getting a pumpkin spice latte today
— ming xi (@minxiepop) September 1, 2016
me when people judge me for ordering a pumpkin spice latte pic.twitter.com/ZWJOCfEKGF
— megan #WeBelieveInJesús brown (@thatgirlondeck) September 1, 2016
The pumpkin spice latte is back and the basic white girl October baby in me is coming out again
— KayJ (@kayekayejo) September 1, 2016
Every year on September 1st I go to Starbucks and get a pumpkin spice latte. Sometimes you can't fight your inner desire to be basic.
— Jamie G. (@jamieeebby) September 1, 2016
Although I am CLEARLY the target market, I don't understand the allure of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. pic.twitter.com/DOxn946Du7
— Brandon Marianne Lee (@BrandonHerFFB) September 1, 2016
It’s PUMPKIN SPICE Latte Season, Geeks!! #PumpkinSpice pic.twitter.com/x2ssgLivgE
— The Heroes And Coffee Podcast ☕ (@HeroesAndCoffee) September 1, 2016
Brace yourselves, the pumpkin spice latte is back. . . pic.twitter.com/B2WxjcgY7e
— Freaky Deaky (@getfreakydeaky) September 1, 2016
Finally got my pumpkin spice latte and it was so worth the wait! ☕️
— Princess (@PrincessProbs94) September 1, 2016
pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks. Football starts this weekend. Fall is coming people. Excitement level 23/10
— Kate Jeffrey (@jeffrey_katelyn) September 1, 2016
September, I pray you bring me more positivity, more blessings, more love, more happiness and an abundance of pumpkin spice latte's
— Leah (@alleahxaustin) September 1, 2016
Will you be grabbing your first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season soon or are you already over it? Sound off in the comments below!
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