Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks
’tis the season for pumpkin spice and everything nice!
Published 30.09.21, 08:05 AM
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It may have a reputation for being the most basic drink of all time, but we simply can’t deny how delicious it is. This signature drink debuted in 2003 and continues to have a cult following. You either love it, or hate it, there really is no in-between. The seasonal treat packs in all the spices and flavours associated with Autumn in temperate climes. Did you know that it even has its own Instagram page and hashtag (#PSILoveYou)?
Interestingly, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is not actually pumpkin-flavored, and does not contain any pumpkin. It refers to a combination of sweet spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger and sometimes mace and allspice) that are used to flavor many pumpkin dishes, like pumpkin bread, or pumpkin pie. Many of the spices listed are known to help make the body feel warmer, which is why it’s a popular seasoning for colder weather. Starbucks has multiple versions of the beverage — you can have it warm, iced, or loaded with whipped cream. It’s just what you need on a damp, grey day.
— Lahoma Bhattacharya
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