Starbucks is celebrating the 21st birthday of its signature Pumpkin Spice Latte by bringing it back to menus a little earlier than expected. The chain is also introducing a brand-new beverage that's “reminiscent of the homemade apple pie enjoyed at beloved fall gatherings.”
Starting tomorrow, August 22, Starbucks fans everywhere can treat themselves to a little taste of fall before the leaves fall. Starbucks has never started the fall season this early before, and the chain isn’t stopping with Pumpkin Spice Lattes. The venerable chain is also introducing three new beverages and a fresh baked good for the colder months.
The star of Starbucks' seasonal beverage menu is the Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai, which “brings the warm spicy flavors of tea together seamlessly with the sweet, crisp flavors of apples and the creamy texture of oat milk,” the coffee retailer says. “This new seasonal sip is reminiscent of homemade apple pie enjoyed at beloved fall gatherings,” it promised.
There are also two new drinks available exclusively on the Starbucks app. The Iced Apple Cream Latte is iced espresso combined with milk, cinnamon, hints of apple, and brown sugar. The Iced Apple Almondmilk Flat White is also iced, made with blonde espresso, almond milk, and honey and a dairy-free apple crisp cold foam topping.
Starbucks is also bringing back the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, which were originally introduced in 2023, to their menus. Also returning from years past are the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, topped with pumpkin spice cold foam.
Starbucks’ new fall baked good, the Raccoon Cake Pop, features moist vanilla cake topped with a layer of chocolate frosting decorated to resemble a raccoon. It’s one of the chain’s few fall products with a zero-spice flavor. Fan-favorite flavors are also returning, including Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, Baked Apple Croissants and the iconic Pumpkin Loaf.
Satisfy your cravings for these flavors and more at your local Starbucks.
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