Also returning are customer favourites Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Apple Crisp Macchiato - now made with oat beverage

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The first sip of a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte or Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew cues the unofficial start of the fall season for many customers, and Starbucks is celebrating its return alongside a full menu of fall favourites. 

Starting Tuesday, August 30, the iconic <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/418/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte</a> (PSL), is back for its 19th year. The handcrafted beverage combines Starbucks® Signature Espresso and steamed milk with flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove to complement the real pumpkin in the sauce. Topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices, the beverage is available hot, iced or blended at stores in Canada throughout the season while supplies last.

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Also available for a limited time is the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123113/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew</a>, which returns to the menu for a fourth year. Crafted with Starbucks® Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, the fan-favourite fall sip is topped with pumpkin cream cold foam and a dusting of pumpkin spice.

First introduced to the fall menu last year, the Apple Crisp Macchiato returns with a twist - now made with creamy oat beverage and Starbucks® Blonde Espresso as the standard recipe. Inspired by the flavours of the warm and gooey apple crisp paired with a cup of coffee, the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123563/hot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato </a>combines layered flavours of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar with a spiced apple drizzle.

“Crafting the Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato with Starbucks® Blonde espresso gives the beverage a soft and smooth foundation that ties all the flavors together,” said Harvey Rojas Mora, Starbucks beverage developer. “The oat beverage adds a creaminess and brings forward the oat flavors of a traditional apple crisp topping.” 

The Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato is available hot, iced and blended at Starbucks stores in Canada throughout the season while supplies last. 

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Savour the taste of fall with returning bakery favourites, such as the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Pumpkin Scone and Pumpkin &amp; Pepita Loaf, all available for a limited time.

Customers can also enjoy the fan-favourite, Fox Sugar Cookie, a whimsical, woodland critter who's only around for fall. Made with our handcrafted, buttery sugar cookie dough and glazed with rich, white-chocolatey icing, this is the perfect sweet treat to complement any hot or iced beverage this season. Available for a limited time while supplies last.

Enter the Pumpkin Portal to Fall

The fall festivities continue! Starbucks fans can celebrate the season and share their love of all things fall with the Pumpkin Portal to Fall, a fun digital game that tests customers’ knowledge of emojis, pop culture and Starbucks, revealing just how much of a fall expert they really are. Customers can take the quiz at <a href="http://www.starbuckspumpkinportal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.starbuckspumpkinportal.com</a> and share their results on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Starbucks Guatemala Casi Cielo

Back for its 18th year, Starbucks Guatemala Casi Cielo is returning this fall for a limited time while supplies last. A partner (barista) favourite, this heavenly whole bean coffee is sourced exclusively from Guatemala’s high- altitude, volcanic Antigua region. This batch of Guatemala Casi Cielo® represents Starbucks finest expression of one of its most- beloved coffee origins. This medium roast coffee features floral aromas, lemon and cocoa nib notes to create a smooth bright cup.

Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend

Crafted by our master blenders with careful attention to detail, Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend® returns to enhance the 2022 fall season, while supplies last. This expert blend features beans from Sidama in Ethiopia, Sumatra and Guatemala’s Antigua region for a rich and delicately sweet brew. Notes of candied pecan, sage and dried-fig sweetness work together to create an overall balanced flavour profile.

To learn more about Starbucks fall food and beverage menu items, visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/featured" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucks.ca/menu/featured</a>&nbsp;

The first sip of a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte or Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew cues the unofficial start of the fall season

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Customers’ favourite pumpkin pair, the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, make their return alongside the new Apple Crisp Macchiato to stores nationwide starting August 24

For nearly two decades, the return of pumpkin at Starbucks has signaled the start of the fall season and inspired a cultural phenomenon around fall flavours and products. Starting Tuesday, August 24, pumpkin returns to Starbucks stores across the U.S. and Canada, including the fall favourite duo Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. Seasonal fall bakery items&nbsp;Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Pumpkin Loaf and Pumpkin Scone will also return to the menu.

In addition to making it easy for customers to enjoy their fall favourites, Starbucks is celebrating the season of pumpkin craze with its new <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://pumpkinloveometer.com/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Love O’ Meter</a>, a fun and quirky digital pumpkin personality quiz that invites Starbucks customers to find out just how much of a pumpkin lover they really are. Take the quiz and share your results on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/starbuckscanada" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/starbuckscanada/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/starbuckscanada" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Made with real pumpkin, the handcrafted beverage combines our&nbsp;signature espresso and steamed milk with the&nbsp;celebrated flavour combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Enjoy it hot or iced, topped with whipped cream and real pumpkin pie spices.

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Returning to the menu for a third year, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is crafted with Starbucks® Cold Brew, sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with a pumpkin cream cold foam, and dusted with pumpkin spice topping.

Comfort to the Core: The NEW Apple Crisp Macchiato

Building on the popularity of fall flavour at Starbucks, the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/cozy-up-to-starbucks-new-fall-flavour-apple-crisp-macchiato/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Crisp Macchiato</a>, available hot or iced, offers customers comfort to the core with layered flavours of apple and brown sugar melding like the filling of a gooey apple pie in harmony with espresso, steamed milk and a caramelized-spiced-apple drizzle for a nostalgic autumn pick-me-up.

Pumpkin Scone A spiced pumpkin scone topped with sweet icing—a marvelously flavourful fall treat.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin This moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin muffin—topped with a sweet cream cheese filling and a sprinkling of chopped, spiced pepitas—offers a delightful balance of salty and sweet.

Pumpkin Loaf This gently spiced bread with pumpkin flavours and pepitas gives you a tasty way to celebrate a seasonal favourite.

Fall in Love with Fall-At-Home

Starbucks Coffee Enhancers Starbucks seasonal flavours can also be enjoyed at home with the new <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/new-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-coffee-enhancer-coming-to-canadian-grocery-stores/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Coffee Enhancer</a>, and the return of limited-edition fall coffees where groceries are sold nationwide, including: Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Flavoured Ground Coffee K-Cup® Pods; Starbucks® VIA® Instant®&nbsp; Pumpkin Spice Latte; Starbucks® Cinnamon Dolce Flavoured Ground Coffee K-Cup® Pods; and Starbucks® Maple Pecan Flavoured Ground Coffee.

Guatemala Casi Cielo® A heavenly harvest straight from select farms in Guatemala's high-altitude, volcanic Antigua region. Single origin Guatemala Casi Cielo® is a medium roast coffee with tasting notes of bright Meyer lemon &amp; cocoa nibs.

Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend® Richly roasted and delicately sweet, this balanced blend is a celebration of the season. Featuring beans from Sidama in Ethiopia, Sumatra and Guatemala’s Antigua region, Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend® showcases flavours from the world’s major coffee-growing regions. Created by our master blenders the way a chef might prepare a feast, this elegant coffee features notes of candied pecan and sage with a dried-fig sweetness.

Cold Coffee Can Still Keep You Cozy for Fall

In addition to Starbucks fall beverages, try the Cold Brew trio, Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee, Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew and Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, which are available year-around at most Starbucks locations in Canada. Handcrafted in small batches daily, slow-steeped in cool water for 20 hours, without touching heat, Starbucks Cold Brew is made from a custom blend of beans grown to steep long and cold for an extra smooth flavour.

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There are <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/ways-to-order/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">several convenient ways</a> to enjoy Starbucks new fall menu line-up, including using the Starbucks app to order ahead and pick-up options in-store, and at drive-thru. Those looking for Starbucks without leaving home can place an order for delivery <a href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/"></a>&nbsp;via Uber Eats (check the Uber Eats app for availability and restrictions). For more information on Starbucks menu, visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. The Starbucks Fall menu is available in stores while supplies last.

Customers’ favourite pumpkin pair, the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, make their return alongside the new Apple Crisp Macchiato to stores nationwide starting August 24

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There’s nothing like a fall beverage from Starbucks when you start to feel that little chill in the morning air. Ever <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2014/starbucks-first-pumpkin-spice-latte/">since Pumpkin Spice Latte</a> (PSL) first arrived in the autumn of 2003, Starbucks fall beverages have been the perfect companion for the arrival of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeafRakersSociety/">crunchy leaves and sweater weather</a>.

For nearly 20 years, Starbucks beverage teams have created new autumn flavours for customers to enjoy, whether it’s past favourites like the Maple Pecan Latte and Salted Caramel Mocha or the returning hit and companion to the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123113/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews">Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew</a>. This year, fall gets a new beverage with Apple Crisp Macchiato, available iced or hot at Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada starting Aug. 24 for a limited time, while supplies last.

“For many customers, Starbucks signals the start of the fall season and has inspired a cultural phenomenon around fall flavour and products,” said Raegan Powell, senior manager on the Starbucks research and development team. “Fall at Starbucks brings customers back to the nostalgic flavours of the season and our team used that inspiration to create a new flavour that celebrates those feelings of comfort and familiarity.”

Building on the popularity of pumpkin flavour, the team’s inspiration for an apple beverage started with the idea of the fall harvest. Pumpkins are popular, but it was clear that apples were another prominent flavour that the team wanted to explore as they started concepting a new fall flavour. In spring 2020, the team began testing and tasting a bushel of apple-flavoured favourites, including apple maple syrup, apple cider donuts, and a variety of apple pies, cakes, and crisps.

While fruit and coffee are a new territory for Starbucks, the flavours complement each other well, with the creaminess of the milk balancing the espresso for a nostalgic autumn pick-me-up.

“Creating an ingredient with a spicy baked apple flavour was crucial to be able to bridge an autumn red apple to espresso,” said Powell. “Consider how well a delicious slice of warm apple pie pairs with a cup of coffee or how well the combination of Starbucks roasty signature espresso pairs with warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.”

When the team was testing, people loved the baked apple flavour. “The number-one thing we heard when developing the ingredients was customers wanted more apple,” Powell said. The Apple Crisp Macchiato pulls inspiration from a wide variety of red apple flavours available in the fall season, including apple puree in the caramelized apple drizzle. The Apple Crisp Macchiato even smells like fall, with an aroma like fresh-baked apple crisp.

For the final recipe, Powell and the team landed on a macchiato (which means “marked” in Italian), made with steamed milk marked with Starbucks signature espresso. As a finishing touch, the beverage is “marked” again with a cross-hatch of caramelized-spiced-apple drizzle, resembling the lattice on top of a pie. If the hot version is like warm apple pie, the iced version is like apple pie à la mode, with the warm flavours of apple and brown sugar combined with milk and ice, and also topped with apple caramel drizzle. For the name, the team chose “apple crisp” for the beverage’s more apple-forward taste, and its brown sugar and cinnamon topping.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We are hopeful customers will enjoy their Apple Crisp Macchiato, hot or cold, and feel comfort as they take on all that fall has to offer, says Powell. “No matter our customers’ traditions – football games apple picking, or trick-or-treating – the Apple Crisp Macchiato is bound to bring comfort in a cup.”

More in store New food and beverage items are also in stores starting today. Learn more <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/its-fall-nally-here-at-starbucks-with-the-return-of-pumpkin/">here</a>.

Introducing Starbucks newest autumn beverage, Apple Crisp Macchiato, perfect for the arrival of crunchy leaves and sweater weather.

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