5 Facts You May Or May Not Know About Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Origin story
Inspired by the success of Peppermint Mocha the previous winter, Starbucks wanted a hit for the fall season. Their research suggested that though caramel and chocolate were popular flavours, pumpkin won the best pick more often for its uniqueness. This led to the creation of Pumpkin Spice Latte by Peter Dukes in 2003. It was introduced as a test in 100 stores in Washington, D.C. and Vancouver, Canada.

Social media sensation
PSL is an influencer in itself! Brewed to perfection in the world of marketing, the drink flaunts its own Twitter account named @TheRealPSL, with millions of followers to its credit.

Dictionary approves it
The Merriam-Webster dictionary included the word ‘pumpkin spice’ in 2022. Now if that does not work as a testimonial to the phenomenon that PSL has become, what else does?

What’s in a name?
The name PSL is not just an abbreviation – the name comes from the three-letter beverage code written on the cups of the guests by baristas.

A slice of the cake
Less than a decade after its debut,  PSL seemed to have infiltrated every industry. From candies and crafts beers to cosmetics and cleaning products, the pumpkin spice craze paints the town orange every autumn season.

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