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History of pumpkin spice in America
From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin-flavored doughnuts, it's clear the flavor is an autumn staple of the American diet. (Photo credit: Anheuser-Busch)
Starbucks has announced its wildly popular Pumpkin Spice Latte will be returning to menus beginning August 25.
The PSL will be joined by new beverages and food items, as well as limited-time merchandise collections.
Other fall menu items
FILE - Starbucks fall menu returns. (Starbucks)
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Starbucks will also add new pumpkin spice-flavored drinks, including the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha.
The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino blended beverage will also return.
A new iced banana bread-flavored latte and chai drink will join the company's fall menu, as will the Chaider, a beverage featuring a blend of chai and cider-inspired flavors.
A new Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket and a Hedgehog Cake Pop will also join store menus this fall. The protein pocket is the latest addition to Starbucks' broader push to expand its protein offerings.
PSL merch
For the true PSL fans, Starbucks is also launching its PSL Society collection, with new drinkware and a trendy hat.
PSL launches in 2003
The backstory:
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Starbucks’ most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold since the espresso drink's 2003 launch. It’s also produced a host of imitations. Dunkin’ introduced pumpkin-flavored drinks in 2007. McDonald’s introduced a pumpkin spice latte in 2013.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from FOX Business and a news release from Starbucks. This story was reported from San Jose.