Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back, Along With 6 All-New Drinks—and We Tried Them First
Starbucks rolls out its 2026 Pumpkin Spice Latte comeback alongside six brand‑new fall drinks, sparking immediate consumer buzz.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks today, marking the kickoff of the 2026 fall menu and introducing six all‑new beverages. Starbucks announced PSL‑themed merchandise through its own channel, while ABC News highlighted a new “crisp” fall drink.
People reported the launch of pumpkin‑and‑banana flavored options, and Yahoo detailed an additional Chaider drink on the menu. Allrecipes published a tasting preview of the six new drinks, confirming the breadth of the seasonal offering.
Customers and seasonal‑drink enthusiasts can now order the returning latte and explore the new selections. The merchandise rollout and further product descriptions are slated for release throughout the fall season, signaling continued marketing pushes around the PSL brand.
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When does the Pumpkin Spice Latte return this year?
It returns today, August 25, 2026, as part of Starbucks’ 2026 fall menu.
How many new drinks accompany the PSL comeback?
Six new drinks accompany the latte, including a “crisp” fall drink, a Chaider drink, and pumpkin‑and‑banana flavored options.
Is there any merchandise linked to the PSL launch?
Starbucks released PSL Society merchandise alongside the beverage rollout.
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