Starbucks' seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte, which returned to stores just a few weeks ago, is one of their most popular flavors. While it doesn't exactly taste like pumpkin, the flavors are undeniably reminiscent of fall and the upcoming holiday season. It's so popular, that other coffee chains are adding pumpkin drinks to their menus, too. The LA-based Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has just introduced their Pumpkin Pie Latte and Pumpkin Pie Ice Blended drinks, which will be available only through November 1. Their drinks are flavored with a thick pumpkin spice sauce, which is sort of similar to the banana puree that they used to make their summery banana drinks - it's not like adding a scoop of pumpkin, so don't worry if you prefer your coffee without vegetables. Peet's Coffee and Tea, another west coast chain, is scheduled to release some pumpkin spiced drinks within the next couple of weeks, as well.
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9-20-2006 @ 6:24PM
joan ayling said...
My favorite seasonal drink from Starbucks is not the pumpkin but the egg nog latte. Between that and the caramel drinks are the only things I like there. Coffe Bean and Tea Leaf has, by far, the best Chai Tea.
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9-21-2006 @ 7:13AM
akia said...
my favorite seasonal drink is Pumpkin Spice,it's so popular flavour.other two new flavours are introduced in nov.nice blog.gourmetcoffeealso offers good coffee flavours
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9-21-2006 @ 10:09AM
calamari said...
Do I remember correctly that eggnog latte reappears on November 1? (And why is this date on my calendar?)
Every chain in Northern California went nuts for pumpkin drinks last year. Jack in the Box was advertising pumpkin milkshakes.
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9-27-2006 @ 7:49PM
Toby said...
My local coffee shop was even advertising a pumpkin latte this morning.
I was reading it thinking of having seen this post, when she asked if I wanted to try it. I laughed and ordered my normal house blend.
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10-08-2006 @ 8:44PM
PennyWise said...
There is a new coffee roaster in Jacksonville. Fl. that has it over any Starbucks drink. They are the BEST I've ever had. HATS OFF to Kennedy's coffee roasters and their SUPERB BLENED drinks!!
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