Starbucks Fall Menu 2025: Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns with a New Surprise!

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Fall is synonymous with warm tones and spicy aromas, and for many coffee lovers, this means the return of Starbucks' iconic drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL).

This highly anticipated seasonal beverage has become the unofficial sign of the start of autumn around the world, sparking excitement and nostalgia among loyal customers.

The development of the PSL began in January 2003 in Starbucks' Liquid Lab by a team led by Peter Dukes, then-Director of Espresso.

The goal was to create a new seasonal drink for the fall season, following the success of winter drinks like the Peppermint Mocha.

After a highly successful market test in Washington, D.C., and Vancouver in the fall of 2003, the PSL officially launched in all Starbucks stores in the United States in 2004.

For the Starbucks Fall Menu 2025, the PSL is scheduled to return on August 26th, bringing with it several other exciting fall menu innovations.

Pumpkin Spice Season begins! ☕ Starbucks has launched its fall menu, featuring the return of the popular Pumpkin Spice Latte. pic.twitter.com/ctzi8iFHn0

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The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte has historically returned to the menu in late August each year, unofficially marking the start of fall.

This phenomenon, known as "pumpkin creep," sees the release date shifting from mid-September to August.

For 2025, the PSL is scheduled to return on August 26, while for 2024, it is expected to return on August 22.

In addition to the PSL, the Starbucks Fall Menu 2025 will also see the return of other highly anticipated fall favorites.

These include the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, which offers the sensation of cold coffee with a pumpkin twist, and the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, a refreshing blend of chai tea and pumpkin cream.

The Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte will also return, providing a popular plant-based option.

Furthermore, the Starbucks Fall Menu 2025 will introduce several exciting new items.

Customers can look forward to the Pecan Oatmilk Cortado, an innovative coffee beverage that combines pecan flavor with oat milk.

For food options, Italian Sausage Egg Bites will be a perfect addition to breakfast or a snack.

A variety of other pumpkin-flavored products, such as Pumpkin Spice coffee and creamer, will also be available in grocery stores.

🎃🍂In 2003, Starbucks introduced its Pumpkin Spice Latte pic.twitter.com/fLKD3F6BMg

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The Pumpkin Spice Latte's story began with Starbucks' desire to create a seasonal beverage that could rival the popularity of their holiday drinks.

In early 2003, the team at Starbucks' Liquid Lab in Seattle began experimenting with flavor ideas, with Peter Dukes leading the effort to create a new fall sensation.

.During the development process, the team sampled pumpkin pie followed by a shot of hot espresso, a unique method for determining the flavor synergy between the spices and the coffee.

While initially considering names like "fall harvest latte," they ultimately settled on "Pumpkin Spice Latte" because the spices play a crucial role in highlighting the pumpkin and espresso flavors.

The initial recipe used pumpkin pie-flavored syrup, but no actual pumpkin.

In the fall of 2003, the final recipe was trialed at approximately 100 stores in Washington, D.C., and Vancouver, Canada, with sales exceeding the company's expectations.

This success cemented its position as a "winner" in just one week.

The PSL was then launched nationally in 2004, and in 2015, Starbucks added real pumpkin puree to the PSL sauce.

The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte consists of several key ingredients that create its distinctive flavor profile.

This drink combines rich espresso, steamed milk, and a special Pumpkin Spice syrup, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spices.

Common spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, providing a warm aroma and flavor that is synonymous with fall.

For those attempting a homemade version or imitation, recipes often include pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice blend, a dash of black pepper, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, espresso, and heavy whipped cream.

For context, an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (size not specified) has approximately 370 calories, 16g total fat, 45g sugar, and 11g protein.

A Tall Pumpkin Spice Latte contains approximately 390 calories, 14g total fat, 50g sugar, and 14g protein.

Meanwhile, a Venti can contain up to 470 calories, 16g total fat, and 64g sugar.

Starbucks also offers a ready-to-drink version with approximately 230 calories per bottle.