Rejoice, people who love caffeine and sugar but hate the taste of actual coffee, for the Pumpkin Spice Latte is (nearly) back for its annual autumnal jaunt.
Starbucks has revealed when the Pumpkin Spice Latte and all its iterations will be available for purchase once more, and it’s super soon.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte will be available from UK stores from 5 September onwards, to be more specific.
And because global warming is a thing and it’ll likely still be too hot to enjoy a flaming hot latte, Starbucks is kindly offering a range of iced pumpkin spice options, too.
For the first time ever, UK customers will be able to get hold of not just the traditional Pumpkin Spice Latte, but also the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (same thing, but iced), a Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, and an Iced Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Macchiato.
If you’re suddenly struck by confusion over the difference between an iced latte and a ‘cold foam macchiato’, don’t stress – we’ve investigated this further and the macchiato involves less milk.
All of these – as well as all your regular coffee preferences – will be available from Starbucks locations across the UK from 5 September onwards. No news yet on when Pumpkin Spice Latte season comes to an end, but it’s usually around Christmas, to make space for Eggnog Lattes and the like.
If, somehow, you have managed to exist in this world without knowing what a Pumpkin Spice Latte actually is, let’s take a look at Starbucks’ description.
They say: ‘With a combination of Starbucks Espresso Roast, pumpkin pie flavoured sauce and steamed milk, topped with heavenly whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices – cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves – the PSL is set to get you craving cosy afternoons and wooly jumpers.’
Cool. So coffee, milk, and the taste of autumnal spices.
Vegan PSL fans can happily enjoy a vegan version of the latte with the option of a vegan sauce and milk alternatives including almond or oat. Just make sure to remove the whipped cream, too.
Those desperately eager to drink orange-tinted coffee can sign up for a Starbucks loyalty card or use the mobile app to try a Pumpkin Spice Latte before it officially appears on menus. You lucky and basic souls.
Over in the US PSL fans are very excited about the launch of a brand new Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew, which isn’t an option over in the UK.
But the good news is that it’s pretty easy to hack your own. Just ask for a cold brew coffee with a dash of milk and that pumpkin spice flavoured sauce. Easy.
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