Starbucks Celebrates 20 Years of Pumpkin Spice Latte: For many patrons, the return of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) signifies the unofficial beginning of autumn. Throughout the last two decades, the renowned beverage has exerted a significant impact on various spheres, including the coffee industry and popular culture, since its inception in 2003.
The fall menu for Starbucks will resume on Thursday, August 24. In honour of the 20th anniversary, patrons will have the opportunity to partake in their initial drink of PSL. In addition to the newly introduced Baked Apple Croissant, the autumn menu introduces two seasonal beverages: Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte and Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, and Owl Cake Pop are all perennial customer favourites. While supplies last, the autumn foods and beverages are available for a restricted time only.
Starbucks Celebrates 20 Years of Pumpkin Spice Latte: What is The Pumpkin Spice Latte
Starbucks’ most popular seasonal beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, is appreciated by consumers worldwide. The meticulously crafted concoction merges steamed milk, Starbucks Signature Espresso, and the renowned flavour profile of authentic pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. The PSL, which is whipped cream infused with pumpkin pie seasonings, can be consumed hot, iced, or blended.
A Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte is presented amidst ornamental gourds and pastries on a table.
The Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte, which debuted this year, was designed in response to a request from a satisfied patron and a barista. A rich blend of spiced chai notes is combined with pumpkin cream cold foam and a sprinkling of pumpkin spice to create this creamy chai tea latte.
“We are delighted to honour the ingenuity of our patrons and baristas by including the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte on the official autumn menu.” “By fusing the warming spice notes of chai and pumpkin, a velvety and comforting iced beverage is produced,” stated Billy Altieri, beverage developer at Starbucks.
Two individuals hold cold coffee beverages in close proximity while a dog leaps through a heap of fallen leaves.
For the fifth consecutive year, the menu features the fan-favourite Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, which is prepared with Starbucks® Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, pumpkin cream cold foam, and a sprinkling of pumpkin spice.
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Captivated by apple crisps
This autumn, Starbucks® introduces the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, a beverage that blends Starbucks® Blonde Espresso with apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar notes. After shaking the mixture, oat milk is added for a balanced and autumn-flavored drink.
Every autumn, Starbucks introduces a cosy beverage that combines the gooey, warm flavour of apple crisp with a cup of coffee. This flavour is unparalleled by consumers. “The light roast flavors of Starbucks® Blonde Espresso are perfectly complemented by the creamy oatmilk in the new Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso,” said Starbucks beverage developer Billy Altieri.
In addition, patrons have the opportunity to savour the reintroduced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, which is a delectable autumn-flavoured espresso beverage layered with brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple flavours, finished with a spiced apple drizzle. This beverage is offered hot, chilled, and blended.
About Baked Apple Croissant
The new Baked Apple Croissant is made with layers of croissant dough wound around a warm apple filling, topped with sugar and baked to a golden finish.
The pumpkin cream cheese muffin, the owl cake pop, and the popular pumpkin & pepita loaf, which is available throughout the year, are seasonal patisserie items that will return.
Locations
In the United States, Starbucks Reserve locations will debut the Starbucks Reserve® Pumpkin Spice Latte and an all-fall menu, which will include the Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Barrel-Aged Iced Latte and Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini, both of which are new. Included among the newly introduced artisanal products from Princi bakery are a Pumpkin Maritozzo and Pumpkin Spice Cake.
Guatemala Casi Cielo® Whole Bean Coffee
Since 2004, Guatemala Casi Cielo® has been savoured annually, which is nearly as long as the PSL. Guatemala Casi Cielo® is an exceptional rendition of one of the coffee origins most cherished by Starbucks. It is procured exclusively from the volcanic Antigua region, situated at a significant elevation in Guatemala. Produced annually from coffee cherries harvested at their utmost maturity, this single-origin coffee is bright, smooth, and irresistibly balanced; it also has citrus and dark cocoa undertones. Moreover, it is a must-try.
Reserve whole-bean coffee from Starbucks
Two whole bean coffees, roasted at Starbucks Reserve Roasteries after being hand-selected seasonally from family farms and estates, are available at select Starbucks locations and all Starbucks Reserve locations.
Starbucks Reserve® Vietnam Da Lat is scented with toffee nut and cocoa peel, with the city of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam (also known as “The City of Eternal Spring”) serving as its inspiration.
Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Sable Farms, crafted in Southern Malawi by Malawi Sable Farms, possesses hints of dark chocolate and ginger flavour.
Fresh seasonal drinkware
Additionally, a diverse range of drinkware inspired by the season is available for patrons to adore, including tumblers, chilly cups, mugs, and more. On Thursday, August 24, participating Starbucks locations in the United States will begin carrying new autumn merchandise for a limited time, while supplies last. In addition to 10 cents off their beverage, Starbucks® Rewards members who bring a spotless, personal reusable cup to participating cafés will earn 25 Stars.
The varieties of autumn are also available in grocery stores, including the Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink and the return of the Starbucks® Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte.
