When did Starbucks first introduce the pumpkin spice latte?

2003
PSL, of course, stands for Pumpkin Spice Latte, the seasonal, cream-topped Starbucks beverage that returned to the company’s cafes on August 24th—the earliest rollout of the drink since its original launch in 2003.

Why is the pumpkin spice latte so popular?

Pumpkin spice latte’s enduring popularity likely stems from Americans’ nostalgia and reverence for Thanksgiving (above), where pumpkin pie is a staple. Pumpkin spice latte’s enduring popularity likely stems from Americans’ nostalgia and reverence for Thanksgiving (above), where pumpkin pie is a staple.

What is the history of pumpkin spice?

The origin of pumpkin spice dates back to the and the Dutch East India Company. Most spices in today’s blend—cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, mace, cloves—are native to Southeast Asian islands. Some could be found exclusively on a few island groups that are now part of Indonesia.

Where did Pumpkin Spice Latte originate?

Peter Dukes is credited with being the man behind the coffee confection that came to define a whole season: Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. It all began in the company’s Seattle headquarters in 2001.

When did pumpkin spice originate?

Pumpkin pie spice has been mentioned in cookbooks dating to the 1890s. Blended pumpkin pie spice was introduced commercially by McCormick & Company in 1934. and is now commercialized by many companies.

Where did the Pumpkin Spice Latte originate?

The Pumpkin Spice Latte was launched in the fall of 2003. Starbucks first launched the PSL in 100 stores in Vancouver and Washington DC to test its popularity. The drink blew up and people were going crazy for it.

Where did pumpkin spice lattes originate?

When did the pumpkin spice craze start?

When did the pumpkin spice ‘craze’ begin? The golden age of pumpkin spice—the one we’re currently living in—can be traced to 2003, when pioneer Starbucks introduced what is arguably the most ubiquitous fall beverage in history: the Pumpkin Spice Latte.