Even though it's only the start of September, there are plenty of people who are planning on making a trip to their local Starbucks to get a beverage with the flavor of the upcoming season.
Thats right, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks starting today — well, sort of.
Only Reward customers and those who get a code for one will be able to get their hands on a PSL before it's officially added to the menu on Sept. 6.
Yet, despite the temperatures still ranging from high 70s to low 90s throughout the U.S., that won't stop basic, um, customers from sipping on fall-flavored drinks.
Although the summer is over, Starbucks is making sure that it continues to heat things up when it comes to new selections.
Starbucks is spicing up its fall menu by adding a new option that is a fresh take on the ever-popular fall stable.
Called the Chile Mocha Latte, this beverage sounds like it would be enjoyed by those who don't like pumpkin flavoring but are looking for something a bit more festive than a plain old boring hot chocolate.
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Starbucks' Chile Mocha might scare some into thinking it's more intense than a Pumpkin Spice Latte on the hot scale, but many have reported it isn't as bad as it sounds. However, keep in mind that this beverage is for those who do like spice — it is still a hotter hot chocolate.
The Chile Mocha Latte is made with three scoops of chile mocha powder that is infused into two percent steamed milk and espresso, with whipped cream, along with cinnamon, paprika, sugar, sea salt and a dash of cayenne pepper and ancho chile that makes up the "Chile Mocha topping."
The Chile Mocha will be added to Starbucks' menu starting on Sept. 6, but Starbucks Rewards members can start ordering theirs early on Sept. 3.
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Don't worry, PSL lovers. There is room on the menu for both, as the launch of the new spicier fall beverage is not replacing the old favorite. Customers can still order PSL hot, cold or as a frapp, which is made of real pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg that is then mixed with steamed milk and espresso and topped with whipped cream and "pumpkin pie topping."
Starbucks is also finally adding almond milk to the menu starting in September, which will go nicely when paired with the "spice" lattes.
