There are still several weeks of summer left, however Starbucks fans may already be looking to the fall in anticipation of one of the chain's most hyped seasonal beverages.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte 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.
When does Starbucks' PSL return?
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' pumpkin menu?
Starbucks also said it is bringing back an "expanded lineup of new pumpkin spice drinks" this fall, including 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.
More on Starbucks' fall menu: Pecan, banana and chai
In addition to pumpkin, pecan is also returning to Starbucks' fall menu bringing a "signature combination of nutty flavors, rich brown buttery notes and baking spices," the coffee chain said. The Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte and Pecan Crunch Latte will 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.
Dunkin' also bringing back pumpkin
The flavor of fall is almost back at Dunkin' as well. Pumpkin will be back at Dunkin' on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the company announced on Instagram.
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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