The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back.
The popular seasonal beverage has become an annual rite of late summer since Starbucks introduced the beverage in 2003. Over the last two decades, customers have looked forward to the PSL's return.
The PSL is made with real pumpkin flavor, pumpkin-related spices (including cinnamon, nutmeg and clove), Starbucks Signature Espresso and steamed milk. The drink is topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices and is available hot, iced or blended.
As a way to celebrate, Starbucks tapped Martha Stewart and Belmont Cameli to help usher in PSL season with a promo video released on Monday, Aug. 24.
This year, the PSL, in addition to the rest of Starbucks' fall menu, arrives in coffeehouses on Tuesday, Aug. 25, according
to the coffee chain.
What else is on Starbucks' fall menu?
The fall menu at Starbucks will feature an "expanded lineup of new pumpkin spice drinks" in addition to pecan, banana and chai-inspired beverages, according to the coffee chain.
In addition to the Pumpkin Spice Latte, pumpkin fans can enjoy a new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, a new Pumpkin Spice Chai and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha. Returning favorites such as the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino will also be available beginning Aug. 25.
Starbucks is also expanding its banana-inspired lineup with two new beverages the company says are inspired by freshly baked banana bread – the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai. Both beverages combine banana, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors to "create dessert-like notes reminiscent of warm baked treats," according to Starbucks, and will be available beyond the fall season.
Also beginning Aug. 25, customers can enjoy a new Chaider beverage from Starbucks. The drink is a "cozy twist on chai," according to the company, with cider-inspired flavors such as cinnamon and sweet spice and can be enjoyed hot or iced.
New food items will also be available as part of the fall menu, including a Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket, a Hedgehog Cake Pop and the returning Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin.
Starbucks unveils PSL Society merchandise
Pumpkin Spice Latte superfans can now also get PSL-inspired merchandise in addition to the beverage.
Starbucks announced it will launch the PSL Society merchandise collection in U.S. coffeehouses beginning Aug. 25. The company says the merch is "inspired by the colors and cozy rituals of the season" and features drinkware and a hat.
- Gourd mug ($19.95): The 12-ounce gourd mug is inspired by the colors and textures of a pumpkin, bringing a playful seasonal touch to cozy mornings and crispy fall days.
- PSL glass cold cup ($24.95): The 16-ounce PSL glass cold cup is inspired by the colors and textures of the season with an artful pattern and decorative pumpkin detail, accented with a matching straw.
- Owala + Starbucks water bottle ($32.95): This 24-ounce stainless steel Owala + Starbucks water bottle features a cream-colored finish with vibrant seasonal accents and a playful pumpkin design.
- Stainless steel tumbler with PSL charm ($22.95): The 12-ounce stainless steel tumbler combines seasonal colors with a playful pumpkin charm inspired by the beverage at the heart of PSL season.
- PSL hat ($29.95): Wear your love of PSL to your next fall outing with the PSL hat, featuring an embroidered pumpkin and those three little letters that mean fall everywhere.
- Stainless steel orange cold cup ($29.95): The 16-ounce stainless steel range cold cup features a vibrant orange finish with a pop of purple inspired by the colors of the season.
- PSL ceramic mug ($19.95): The 12-ounce PSL ceramic mug pairs a warm orange hue with a soft pastel purple handle for an unexpected twist on fall colors.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@usatoday.com.
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