I dunno about the rest of you but I look forward to Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes every fall, eagerly asking when it will be available. If I'm lucky I get a barista that will make his/her own special version before Starbucks releases its syrup on the open market. Well this year the Wall Street Journal reports on what it's calling a “Halloween Horror Story.” At some stores, Starbucks has a shortage of the sauce that is used to make the limited-time-only customer favorite, Pumpkin Spice Latte. The company says “there is no widespread scarcity of the sauce used to make the drink, though they acknowledge shortages at some stores due to infrequent deliveries.”
Silly as it may be, this is big enough news for the Wall Street Journal and other major news outlets to give prominent coverage to, so I figure there’s a need here. I wonder if people realize that they can make their own pumpkin spice latte at home. There are lots of recipes floating around on the Internet, and some of them even contain pumpkin. The Starbucks’ version does not contain any actual pumpkin. This video from yumsugar shows how to make pumpkin spice lattes.
Silly as it may be, this is big enough news for the Wall Street Journal and other major news outlets to give prominent coverage to, so I figure there’s a need here. I wonder if people realize that they can make their own pumpkin spice latte at home. There are lots of recipes floating around on the Internet, and some of them even contain pumpkin. The Starbucks’ version does not contain any actual pumpkin. This video from yumsugar shows how to make pumpkin spice lattes.
I like to cook, but I don't seem to have the time. Well, this recipe is not only easy for you who are nervous about cooking but it is also pretty quick to make. Another great benefit is you can also control the ingredients that go into your latte. Think about it: if Starbucks isn’t putting pumpkin into its pumpkin spice latte, what are they putting in it? You can use organic coffee, organic milk, your own pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spices that you make yourself, and homemade whipped cream. You may never want one that’s store-made again. Enjoy!!