For all the coffee lovers out there, Coupa Cafe sheds a new light on the perfect pumpkin spice latte.
The silky consistency of espresso combined with the punches of caffeine flavor leaves a delicious bittersweet aftertaste. While the drink could benefit from more pumpkin, the spiced aroma is heavenly.
Whether paired with a delectable fall pastry or bought for the seasonal jolt of caffeine, this drink adds to the cozy autumn aesthetic we all know and love.
My attempt at a pumpkin spice latte — using Inspired Taste’s recipe — went horribly wrong.
After an initial taste test with frustrating results, I added my touch of expertise: more pumpkin, cinnamon and sugar, crowned with a mountain of pumpkin spice-flavored whipped cream.
When The Oracle staffers reviewed my drink, some loved the bold flavor, while others described it as too sweet or salty. No matter what the reviews say, my drink is special on one level alone: it’s homemade.
A fusion of rich pumpkin flavor, cinnamon spices and sweet whole milk, the Peet’s Coffee iced pumpkin spice latte is the ultimate fall drink. It’s less bitter than Starbucks, more pumpkin-packed than Coupa, but unfortunately, a lot lighter on the whipped cream than the homemade version. All things considered, the next time you’re at Peet’s Coffee, indulge in this cozy drink.
With a warm cup on a chilly Monday morning, I found exactly what I was looking for in Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte: a burst of espresso, with a modest taste of pumpkin and the perfect level of sweetness. Each sip of pumpkin coffee has a touch of whipped cream, making the cinnamon-topped drink perfect for a girl getting through college applications this fall. The morning drive to get it before school — and a few tardy minutes — are more than worth it, with apologies to first- and fifth-period teachers.
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