Introduction to Fall Drinks at Starbucks
Summer isn’t over yet, but fall is on the horizon. And the signs are present – temperatures are dropping, Halloween décor has rolled out in stores, and some restaurant and beverage chains have reintroduced fall food and drink items. Starbucks hasn’t quite yet, but the day is near.
Return of Seasonal Favorites
The quintessential fall drink, Starbucks’ popular Pumpkin Spice Latte, returns to menus on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The fan favorite beverage won’t be the only drink making its seasonal debut. Also being reintroduced are the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, which "pairs a rich blend of spiced chai notes with pumpkin cream cold foam and a pumpkin spice topping" and the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, the company said in an announcement. Consisting of Starbucks Blonde Espresso and oatmilk, the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte "has layers of flavor including notes of nutty pecan, rich brown butter and holiday baking spices." It’s then finished with a pecan crunch topping.
New Additions to the Menu
There will be some new additions to the menu as well. After adding cortados to its beverage lineup earlier this year, Starbucks is introducing a new flavor – a Pecan Oatmilk Cortado. Only available in the "short" – 8 oz. – size, cortados consist of three Ristretto shots of Starbucks Blonde Espresso. "Ristretto shots enhance the rich, concentrated flavors of the coffee with a method that uses the same amount of coffee grounds as a regular espresso shot, but with less water and a shorter extraction time resulting in a sweeter, richer flavor," the coffee chain explained on its website. "This handcrafted espresso comes together when “cut” with steamed whole milk, or milk of choice, creating a perfectly balanced sip with a creamy texture."
On the food front, Starbucks is debuting its new Italian Sausage Egg Bites. Both the returning beverages and new items will be available beginning Tuesday.
Conclusion
As the summer season comes to a close, Starbucks is gearing up to introduce its fall menu, featuring returning favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and new items like the Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and Italian Sausage Egg Bites. The new menu items will be available starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, marking the beginning of the fall season at Starbucks.
FAQs
Q: When does the Pumpkin Spice Latte return to Starbucks menus?
A: The Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks menus on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Q: What new drinks are being introduced to the Starbucks menu?
A: Starbucks is introducing a new Pecan Oatmilk Cortado, available in the "short" – 8 oz. – size, and reintroducing the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte.
Q: What new food items are being added to the Starbucks menu?
A: Starbucks is debuting its new Italian Sausage Egg Bites, available starting Tuesday, Aug. 26.
