"Since its early-aughts beginnings, the pumpkin spice latte - often called PSL- had a dedicated group of fans who waited for its fall arrival with bated breath. But over the years, that number has continued to grow. Now, despite being a seasonal drink, it is one of Starbucks' most popular menu items. Countless coffee shops, both large and small, now offer the pumpkin spice flavor to satisfy consumer needs."
"The delicious chai latte is now ubiquitous, but no cool-weather drink list could be complete without it. Even those familiar with the beverage may not know what it is composed of, so here is a quick breakdown. Indian black tea is steeped with ginger, pepper, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and cinnamon to create masala chai. That concentrated brew is then combined with steamed milk and sugar. Its flavor is complex and universally appealing, and it pairs perfectly with the changing leaves and light jackets."
The pumpkin spice latte debuted as a Starbucks test drink in 2003 and has become an iconic, seasonal favorite that many people eagerly anticipate each fall. Its fanbase has expanded so much that the flavor appears across countless coffee shops and ranks among Starbucks' most popular menu items. The pumpkin spice latte remains widely available during autumn. A cozy alternative is the chai latte, made from Indian black tea steeped with ginger, pepper, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and cinnamon, mixed with steamed milk and sugar. A dirty chai adds espresso for extra caffeine. Chai's complex, spicy-sweet profile suits cool-weather comfort.
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