It’s time.
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte — the iconic PSL — is back! This year, the storied beverage, which debuted in 2023, returns two days earlier than last year. Available today, the handcrafted tribute to the glorious gourd is is made with real pumpkin, combining notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove alongside Starbucks Signature Espresso and steamed milk. You can get it topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices in hot, iced, or blended variations.
The return of the PSL follows news that Chipotle Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol will take the helm as Chairman and CEO at Starbucks beginning Sept. 9, 2024. No word yet on whether Niccol’s passion for pumpkins is on par with his love of burritos.
Fall Flavors
In addition to the PSL, returning favorites include the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, alongside the new Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai, Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato, and Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.
Two additional drinks — Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte and Iced Honey Apple Almond Milk Flat White — are available to order exclusively on the Starbucks App.
Bakery Bites
Customers seeking a treat can look for the new Raccoon Cake Pop, which “combines vanilla cake and buttercream dipped in chocolaty icing,” to hit the bakery cases at Starbucks this season.
The Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin also returns to the menu alongside the Baked Apple Croissant and Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf.
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Grocery Goodies
If you’ve followed my Instagram, you may already know that Starbucks fall flavors arrived in local grocery stores in recent weeks. The assortment includes the new Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee by Nespresso for Vertuo and the return Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee, Creamers (dairy and non-dairy), and ready to drink (RTD) beverages such as bottled Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino beverage, and multi-serve Pumpkin Spice Latte.
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