As the cozy vibes of fall roll in, restaurants are whipping up a delightful menu of autumn-inspired treats. This time of year has many excited to dive into a feast of seasonal flavors.
Starbucks
Many content creators share their reviews of new fall flavors, sparking a trend that leads to even more people trying them out. One of the key places to explore during this season is Starbucks. They offer a fun selection of fall-inspired foods and beverages, creating a cozy autumn atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
The drink that started the pumpkin spice phenomenon more than 20 years ago is back in Starbucks, the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Since its debut in 2003, the Pumpkin Spice Latte continues to be Starbucks’ most popular seasonal beverage. It is made with real pumpkin and combines Starbucks signature espresso and steamed milk. The flavor combination is pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. On top of the beverage is whip cream and pumpkin pie spices and can be served hot or cold.
“The taste of pumpkin spice at Starbucks in delectable. The cold foam is very sweet and driving it gives me the fall feels” explained freshman Hoorain Qureshi who consumes at least one pumpkin spice latte per week.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
The fan favorite Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew also comes back to the menu. Made with Starbucks Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with pumpkin cream cold foam and a pumpkin spice topping.
Iced Pumkin Cream Chai
The Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai makes its comeback after being officially added to Starbucks’ fall menu last year. Drawing inspiration from customer and barista customizations, this autumn drink combines a blend of spiced chai flavors with pumpkin cream cold foam, all topped off with a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. According to Starbucks, there is a 30% increase interest in tea-based beverages like chai among Gen Z and Millennials.
Most people may not realize that one of these grande drinks contains 460 calories according to TheStreets.com.
Iced Apple Crisp Non-Dairy Cream Chai
Originating as a popular customer customization, there is an Iced Apple Crisp Non-Dairy Cream Chai. This drink features warming spice flavors of chai combined with creamy oat milk. It is with non dairy apple crisp cold foam, the flavors mix up to a taste of a homemade apple pie. Starbucks combines creamy oat milk with notes of cinnamon, clove and other warm baking spices from their chai tea. This compliments the layered flavors of apple, cinnamon and brown sugar which are infused into the non dairy cold foam topping.
Iced Apple Crispy Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
The drink, Iced Apple Crispy Oat Milk Shaken Espresso features a balanced combination of Starbucks Blonde Espresso with flavors of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar. It is shook together and topped with oat milk for a smooth seasonal sip that is full of those fall flavors.
Prevention.com listed the ingredients in the fall Starbucks drinks and broke down the nutrition. The Iced Apple Crispy Oat Milk Shaken Espresso contains 34 grams of carbohydrates, 21 grams of sugar, 4.5 grams of fat and 190 mg of sodium.
Exclusive
There are two additional fall beverages exclusively in the Starbucks app. The Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte which is made with rich espresso combining milk and notes of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar. It is over ice and topped with smooth salted caramel cream cold foam. The second drink is an Iced Honey Apple Almond Milk Flat White which features Starbucks Blonde Espresso and almond milk. It is over ice with a hint of honey and nondairy apple crisp cold foam.
Bakery Items
For a limited time you can enjoy some new fall bakery items. There is a Raccoon Cake Pop which combines vanilla cake and buttercream, dipped in a chocolate icing. The Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, a moist pumpkin muffin topped with a sweet cream cheese filling and a sprinkling of chopped, spiced pepitas. Lastly the Baked Apple Croissant and popular Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf.
According to Food and Wine magazine, last year these bakery items rapidly sold out. So be sure to get yours while supplies last.
