"Each country and culture around the world celebrates the coming of fall in different ways, but in thousands of Starbucks coffeehouses across the globe, the chain marks the season by bringing back one of its most iconic drinks: the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Yes, PSLs might be bound by the season, but not by geography - it's one of the very few seasonal drinks that consistently returns to the international Starbucks menu."
"On the international scene, Pumpkin Spice Latte fans complete their latte order with seasonal baked goods. In Japan, customers pair their PSLs with a pumpkin scone. U.S. fans might remember this treat from its appearance on fall menus through 2023, before it was discontinued stateside. An icing-free version of the pumpkin scone, however, remains a fixture in Japan. Across the Pacific in Mexico, the pastry pairing options continue with items like carrot cake and apple strudel, which complement the latte's fall flavor."
Starbucks marks the arrival of fall by reintroducing the Pumpkin Spice Latte across thousands of international stores each season. Several seasonal drinks remain region-specific, such as the Apple Joy Latte in China and the Hojicha Scented Yakiimo Mousse Tea Latte in Japan. Starbucks offers many PSL variations and autumnal menu items tailored to local tastes. Typical pairings include a pumpkin scone in Japan, carrot cake or apple strudel in Mexico, and a Pumpkin Cream Doubleshot Iced Shaken Espresso introduced in the Middle East and North Africa for fall 2023.
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