A Brief History of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ever craved a homemade pumpkin spice latte? The drink, which was first sold by Starbucks in 2003, surprisingly didn’t contain any pumpkin. It was a blend of coffee, milk, and pumpkin spices. The signature orange hue? That came from additives. Only in 2015 did the company revamp the recipe to introduce “pumpkin spice sauce” and do away with artificial colors.
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Since its debut, this latte has become one of the brand’s top seasonal beverages. And who can blame Americans? Pumpkins, with their sweet taste and vibrant color, perfectly symbolize autumn’s coziness. No wonder the pumpkin spice latte charm extends well beyond US borders.
Did you know? The term “pumpkin spice” found its way into the Merriam-Webster dictionary in August 2022. It’s a blend of spices that includes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Sometimes, allspice (also known as Jamaica pepper) is added, which offers hints of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and pepper when ground. Don’t mix it up with the gingerbread spice mix or the Chinese five-spice, though!
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Ready to make your very own pumpkin spice latte at home? Let’s dive into the recipes!
By the way, when we talk about “pumpkin spice latte,” there are two popular versions: one made with pumpkin syrup and the other with spiced pumpkin purée. Both have their unique taste, so why not try both and pick your favorite?
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Syrup:
– 200g of squash (butternut, pumpkin…)
– 2 tablespoons of pumpkin spice
– 240g of sugar
– 160g of water
– 1 vanilla pod
Ready for the next step? Let’s start by making the pumpkin syrup!
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Turn to the next page for the syrup recipe…
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