Starbucks new Pumpkin Spiced Lattes - how to try them first

Starbucks is launching a new Pumpkin Spice Macchiato <i>(Image: Starbucks)</i>
Starbucks is launching a new Pumpkin Spice Macchiato (Image: Starbucks)
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Autumn has arrived early, with leaves already falling and Starbucks is celebrating Pumpkin Spice Season with the return of their iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte.

New for 2025, there's the Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato and Iced Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato - a blend of two classics.

From September 4 2025, the full Pumpkin Spice Latte range will be available to all customers, joined by new drinks and seasonal food, made to pair perfectly with pumpkin spice.

Green Glow Slime Cold Cup has been a viral hit in the US, with a glow-in-the-dark slime design, and it's coming to the UKGreen Glow Slime Cold Cup has been a viral hit in the US, with a glow-in-the-dark slime design, and it's coming to the UK (Image: Starbucks)

What is in Starbucks new Pumpkin Spice range?

Customers can have their Pumpkin Spice Latte served classic, as an iced latte or a creamy Frappuccino blended beverage, and can make it vegan with a dairy alternative and vegan whip topping.

There's also new drinks the Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato and Iced Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato.

"Pumpkin spice flavours embody Autumn, with rich warming notes, so we decided to elevate this with the addition of comforting caramel and complex layers taking inspiration from a Starbucks classic to create a new beverage this season” says Sam Henderson, group manager of Beverage Development for Starbucks EMEA.

“The original Starbucks Caramel Macchiato introduced a new way to enjoy layered coffee back in 1966, and this new creation builds on those textures and notes, using our iconic Pumpkin Spice flavour to add a twist to a familiar favourite.”

The new Starbucks autumn food menu

There's also new food for autumn, with a vintage Cheddar and smoked bacon quiche or vintage Cheddar and onion quiche and a pork and maple bacon lattice.

For something sweet, try a white chocolate and cherry blondie, or the return of the toffee apple muffin, pumpkin-shaped chocolate brownie, and pumpkin marble loaf cake are returning this year for customers to enjoy.

Starbucks Pumpkin Mug: This ombré-orange pumpkin-inspired mug brings autumn warmth to every sip, with a deep green handle for a cosy seasonal touch.Starbucks Pumpkin Mug: This ombré-orange pumpkin-inspired mug brings autumn warmth to every sip, with a deep green handle for a cosy seasonal touch. (Image: Starbucks)

Starbucks new autumn merchandise

There's a new Green Glow Slime Cold Cup, arriving in the UK early for Starbucks Rewards members from today, after success in the US.

This comes alongside other pumpkin-themed mugs and cups like the new design of the ombre Pumpkin Mug, Pumpkin Tumbler, both in autumnal orange or the new Peep Cat Mug, for seasonal sipping. Customers who order using a reusable cup get 25p off their order.

Here’s how to be the first to try the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte range

Starbucks Rewards members can enjoy exclusive early access to the full Pumpkin Spice Latte range from Starbucks Autumn menu from select Starbucks stores, customers can find their nearest store on Starbucks Store Locator.

Then scan the Rewards app to get early access, in participating stores.

For stores where it is available, you can use the Starbucks UK app to order ahead and collect in store.

Customers can find their nearest store on Starbucks Store Locator and filter using “Mobile Order and Pay” on the web, or by using the Store Locator in the Starbucks UK app (not available to order via Starbucks Delivers.)

The full menu including the Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato and Iced Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato is available for all customers in stores across the UK and on Starbucks Delivers from 4 September.


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What is Starbucks Rewards?

Starbucks UK launched its updated Starbucks Rewards programme earlier this year, offering more rewards.

Customers now earn 10 Stars for every £1 spent - converted from 3 Stars - to make it easier for members to track progress and unlock Rewards.

With redemption tiers starting from 130 Stars (£13), customers can redeem Stars earlier, from hot brewed coffee to selected bakery items and selected Starbucks merchandise.

 

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