We still have several weeks left of summer, but some companies are already looking ahead to the fall.
While autumn is synonymous with many things, including football season and cooler weather, it is perhaps most associated with one flavor: pumpkin. More specifically, fall means the return of pumpkin spice lattes − and Starbucks’ version has a cult following.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL, was first introduced to Starbucks customers in 2003, according to the company, and has since become an iconic part of fall for many coffee drinkers. For the last 20 years, customers have eagerly awaited the return of the drink to Starbucks menus across the country, which usually happens at the end of August.
While Starbucks has not officially announced the 2025 return date, we looked back at when the drink became available in years past to see if we could make a guess.
Here’s our early look at when Starbucks’ PSL might arrive this year.
When does the Pumpkin Spice Latte usually return to Starbucks menus?
Here’s when Starbucks has launched its fall menu, which includes the PSL, in the past few years:
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2024: Thursday, August 22
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2023: Thursday, August 24
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2022: Tuesday, August 30
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2021: Tuesday, August 24
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2020: Tuesday, August 25
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2019: Tuesday, August 27
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2018: Tuesday, August 28
When might the Pumpkin Spice Latte return in 2025?
Based on the trends above, the two most likely dates the Pumpkin Spice Latte will be available in 2025 are either Thursday, Aug. 21 or Tuesday, Aug. 26.
USA TODAY has reached out to Starbucks.
What is in Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte?
The PSL is made with espresso and steamed milk with real pumpkin flavor, plus cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. The whipped cream topping also has pumpkin pie spices, the company says. You can order it hot, cold or blended.
A typical Grande (16-ounce) PSL made with 2% milk, two espresso shots, milk foam and whipped cream has about 390 calories, 150 mg of caffeine and 14 grams of total fat.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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