1. The Spices
These seasonal spices can warm anyone's heart with their pleasing smell and appearance sprinkled on top of the PSL. They truly put the "pumpkin spice" in PSL and deliver a perfect pairing with the espresso and steamed milk.
2. Actual Pumpkin Flavor Testing
In order to ensure Pumpkin Spice Lattes as having an authentic pumpkin flavor, the team for Starbucks Product Development decorated their headquarters in fall decorations and sampled pumpkin pie paired with espresso to develop ideas how to incorporate the perfect pairing into a fall beverage.
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3. Twitter Hashtag
If you can't beat them...(with over 900,000 PSL tweets you clearly can't.) You might as well join them right? By becoming pro PSL, you can be apart of the social media community of hashtag #PSL and also share crucial milestones with the online community such as #FirstPSL. A drink that brings people together is a drink worth celebrating.
4. Orange Sleeve Society
As if the online community wasn't enough, you also have the opportunity to become part of an exclusive society! The seal of this community is displayed by the flamboyant orange sleeve cozie embroidered with (you guessed it) PSL across the front. Not only do you get to show off your Starbucks cup but also the decorative sleeve as well.
5. Pick Me Up
Loaded with 150mg of caffeine per grande PSL, it is the perfect beverage to get you through a homework session, but not too much for a fall stroll through the park. It is just the perfect amount to keep you feeling good.
6. Instagram Followers
If you're looking to spice up your Instagram feed, this drink will do the best. By adding just a little enhancement and filters, you're sure to add likes to your account and maybe even featured by @therealpsl account themselves!
7. Hot OR Cold!
Since the Starbucks release date for 2016 was September 6, 2016, warm weather was still in the air! You can cool down by making this drink iced for a just as delicious flavor!
8. Watching Calories?
This drink can be substituted for non fat milk and no whip - and not lose any of the experience because of the bold flavor of the coffee!
9. Get in the Fall Spirit!
The most popular day to buy a PSL is October 31! The PSL sets the mood for spooky nights and fall activities!
10. Want to Be Like the Celebs?
If you want to have something in common with Katy Perry or Taylor Swift, the easiest way is to drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte! These celebs and many more could hardly wait for their release date!
If the stereotypes of becoming a typical white girl are holding you back from falling in love with Pumpkin Spice Lattes...tear them down and give them a shot this fall. You will not be disappointed.
