In a shocking turn of events for the summer season, Starbucks has announced that bottled Pumpkin Spice Iced Lattes will soon hit grocery store shelves nationwide. Yes, you read that right — in the middle of August, when beach days and barbecues are still in full swing, the infamous autumnal beverage is making its early debut.
Now, let me be honest: I’ve never actually tried a Pumpkin Spice Latte. While I adore coffee and lattes, the thought of sipping on a hot pumpkin concoction just doesn’t do it for me. However, for countless fans across the country, these lattes are nothing short of a seasonal obsession. According to Forbes, Starbucks has sold more than 200 million Pumpkin Spice Lattes since their introduction in 2003! That’s a staggering amount of liquid pumpkin goodness, and frankly, it makes me wonder about the concept of “A Whole Mess Of Hot Pumpkin” as a potential reality show title.
The drink has even earned its own Twitter presence, where it goes by “the Real PSL,” complete with an animated cup sporting trendy orange sunglasses and an impressive 108,000 followers. And you thought your social media presence was impressive!
But wait, there’s more! Not only can you now grab a cold pumpkin beverage, but Starbucks is also rolling out Pumpkin Spice Flavored Ground Coffee. Made from a unique blend of fair-trade pumpkin spice coffee beans, this coffee promises to bring the essence of autumn to your morning routine. And let’s not forget about the already available Pumpkin Spice K-Cup Pods and VIA Instant Pumpkin Spice Lattes — because who wouldn’t want to enjoy the taste of pumpkin spice during their next camping trip? Bears probably won’t bother you if you have pumpkin-flavored coffee, right? Oh, the irony!
So, congratulations to all the Pumpkin Spice Latte aficionados out there. Enjoy your iced pumpkin drink while we patiently await the “It’s-Socially-Acceptable-To-Order-Hot-Chocolate” season because, let’s be real, it’s still summer, dammit.
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In summary, while Starbucks is gearing up for fall with its bottled Pumpkin Spice Iced Lattes available this August, not everyone is on board with this premature celebration of autumn flavors. With the drink’s immense popularity and various forms available, it’s clear that pumpkin spice enthusiasts are ready to embrace the seasonal spirit early.