By Maeve Rice
As quickly as fall flavors arrived for everyone’s palate, they disappeared just as quickly as of November 1 when holiday flavors took their spot.
The fall season is one of the most popular drink menus for coffee company Starbucks. One of their most popular drinks includes the “Pumpkin Spice Latte,” which they created in their very own “Liquid Lab” located in Seattle, WA. In the lab, new flavors are created by the team and reviewed by partners who taste tested the different types of products. The brand released this flavor in 2004, which followed the “Eggnog latte” in 1986 and the “Peppermint Mocha” in 2002.
Merriam Webster defines Pumpkin Spice as “a warm blend of ground spices—typically cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.”
An article published by “History” claimed that nutmeg has been used for over 2,000 years. “On Pulau Ay, one of the Banda Islands in Indonesia, archaeologists found ancient nutmeg residue on ceramic pottery shards that they estimate to be 3,500 years old.”
Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Ms. Jenni Tumser, said she enjoys “a Peppermint Mocha with extra mocha,” during the holiday season.
Fall flavored items at Starbucks contain: Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Frappucino, Pumpkin Cream Chai, Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, Pecan Cortado, Pecan Crunch Latte, and Chaider.
Junior Ka’Ilani Bisarra said her favorite drink is “Pumpkin Cream Chai.”
Other companies have their own variety of fall treats. Dunkin Donuts includes the Pumpkin Spice Iced Signature Latte, Pumpkin Cloud Dunkalatte, Pumpkin Patch Cloud Latte, Green Apple Dunkin Zero, Midnight Apple Dunkin Zero, Berry Clementine Refresher, and Berry Daydream Refresher.
Companies continue to evolve their menus to create a new enchanting menu for their customers.
