Starbucks brings back Pumpkin Spice Latte

The coffee chain’s seasonal beverage marks the return of autumn.

"When you taste PSL, it tastes just like fall,” Peter Dukes, director of Espresso and Brewed Coffee for Starbucks, said.

“When we first surveyed our customers with our top ideas for a new fall beverage, pumpkin scored right in the middle of the pack. But the uniqueness of the beverage was very high, and it caught our attention. We played with the spice and the level of sweetness, tasting hundreds of different versions. Ultimately, we found that the spicy notes of cinnamon, clove, ginger and nutmeg brought out the espresso – letting the coffee shine through." 

The latte will be returning this season made with real pumpkin, and without caramel coloring.

“After hearing from customers and partners about ingredients, we took another look at this beverage and why we created it so many years ago,” Dukes said.

“It was simple – espresso, perfectly steamed milk, warm fall spices with delicious flavor of pumpkin pie that reminds you of the cool, crisp days of autumn. It’s the Pumpkin Spice Latte our customers have loved all along.”