Starbucks
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

Roaster Location: Seattle, Washington

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  Theo Chan, Managing Editor

  1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

  4.00 - Average

  4.00 - Finish

  4.50 - Flavor

  3.50 - Balance

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  **SUPER DISCLAIMER - we ordered ONE pump when the regular is 4 pumps and even that borders on being too sweet***
  
  Starbucks, the ubiquitous coffeehouse chain known for its extensive menu and seasonal offerings, has once again graced the fall season with its lineup of pumpkin-inspired beverages. Among the most anticipated is the Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte, an amalgamation of chai's aromatic spices with pumpkin's autumnal flavor.
  
  Vic S-C and I had a long drive back to Boston from the New York Coffee Festival. I knew she liked the pumpkin spice drinks, and I needed whatever pick me up was possible, so we grabbed an iced pumpkin spice chai latte and the OG regular pumpkin spice latte for a reminder of our pre-kid road trips when we still drank things other than black coffee.
  
  Honestly, it's fun drink. At the first sip, the Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte is an evocative journey into fall. The warm and spicy undertones of chai primarily composed of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger meld seamlessly with the creamy sweetness of the pumpkin and take the edge off the chai . This results in a drink that is balanced.
  
  ****AGAIN SUPER DISCLAIMER THAT WE GOT A ONE PUMP!!***
  
  iT a balance where the natural spice of the chai complements the pumpkin's sweetness, creating a harmonious blend that captures the essence of the season.
  
  Starbucks has always excelled at achieving the perfect velvety texture in their lattes, and the Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte awesome. Each sip is consistent, ensuring that you're not left with an imbalance of spices or an overly watery consistency towards the end. I think it gets better as the ice melts a bit. It's also nicely presented and looks the part of a treat when you get it.
  
  This was a huge deviation from me, but a fun one. I enjoyed the drink and I'm down for one a year at the beginning of October.

  Cupping Method:I got this at the Starbucks on 34th and 9th or so, Midtown West Manhattan and drank it on a drive back to Boston.

  

  2 years ago · See more from Theo
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  Victoria S-C

  830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

  4.00 - Average

  I give this a 4 emphasizing Teds disclaimer that even one pump is too sweet.

  2 years ago · See more from Victoria