STARBUCKS is bringing back a seasonal favourite earlier than ever before with the popular drink hitting menus today.
Customers will be able to order a Pumpkin Spice Latte when visiting the coffee chain starting from August 8.
But since autumn is still a few weeks away, the coffee chain is also offering the drinks as iced beverages or blended in a Frappuccino, in addition to the classic hot version.
Last year, the range officially launched on September 7, but Rewards members had early access to it starting from August 31.
And just like last year, Starbucks said the offer is initially available only to its Rewards members.
From today, members will get exclusive access to pumpkin spice beverages for two weeks before anyone else.
Pumpkin spice drinks have a unique festive flavour since they are made with a spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
The drinks available from today are:
All the drinks can be customised in a number of ways including a larger size and non-dairy milk alternatives.
Starbucks said the Frappuccino version is also available with a non-coffee base.
You can also add vegan whipped cream to top off your drink.
But bear in mind that the price you pay might vary based on the location.
This year’s starting prices are more expensive than last year.
For example, a tall pumpkin spice latte now starts from £4.65, 45p more than in 2023.
The company added customers should also keep their eyes peeled for more autumn beverages and food launching across the UK from August 22.
It said more food items will be added from September 5.
Starbucks Rewards members can enjoy exclusive early access to the autumn pumpkin spice range from select stores.
To find your nearest cafe, you can use the Starbucks store locator.
If you’re not a Starbucks Rewards member and don’t want to miss out on this offer, you can download the official app and sign up.
You can then scan or swipe your card, show the app in store, or order online to get access to the latest beverages.
If you’re not a Starbucks member and you’re not in a rush to get a pumpkin spice beverage, you can wait until August 22 when the wider autumn range will be available for all customers to enjoy.
The drinks will also be available for delivery via Deliveoo, Just Eat and Uber Eats in over 1,000 stores across the country, though remember you might pay extra for delivery fees.
The Starbucks Rewards loyalty scheme. can save you money and get you extra perks too.
It’s free to sign up and you earn three stars for each partial £1 spent, then a free drink when you hit 150 stars.
At 450 Stars you reach a gold level. That means you’ll access extra shots of espresso, selected syrups and whipped cream all free of charge.
It also offers different star levels that offer extra perks like free shots and dairy-alternatives. Plus there’s a freebie on your birthday.
Joining the scheme can also give you early access to drinks before everyone else.
You can find the app on Google Play or the App Store.
However, Starbucks said whipped cream is not served in hot drinks for delivery.
Interest in the pumpkin spice latte has skyrocketed year on year, and last year, online searches for the drink in the UK in 2023 went up by 43% from the previous year, Starbucks said.
According to Google Trends, fans start searching for this seasonal favourite as early as July.
Alex Rayner, general manager UK, Switzerland and Austria at Starbucks, said: “At Starbucks, we are incredibly proud of the Pumpkin Spice Latte legacy.
“As the creators of this much-loved beverage, seeing the anticipation and excitement from fans year-on-year is what drives us to continue to develop and enhance the platform, and we hope that this early launch will show our fans just how much we appreciate their loyalty.”
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Earlier this week, we revealed how a customer bought £23.30 worth of Starbucks food for just £4.50.
The shopper used Too Good To Go to get the discounted goodies from the cafe.
Explaining how she got the Starbucks goodies, the shopper said on the Ashleigh Money Saver TikTok account: “If you’ve not heard of Too Good To Go, listen up.
“Too Good To Go partners with local restaurants and cafes to sell surplus food at a fraction of the price.
“I got all of this from Starbucks for only £4.50.”
The bag included a croissant, a sausage sandwich, a smoked bacon roll, a cheese twist, as well as a cheese toastie.
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