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Starbucks Sets Aug. 26 Return for Pumpkin Spice Latte, Adds Pecan Oatmilk Cortado

The company is leaning on its fall lineup to revive U.S. traffic after a quarterly sales dip.

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Starbucks, the chain to kick off the pumpkin spice craze, serves up a latte that appeals to the masses.

Overview

  • The seasonal menu arrives Tuesday in the U.S. and Canada with the Pumpkin Spice Latte back for a limited run.
  • New items include the Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and Italian Sausage Egg Bites alongside returning drinks like Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte.
  • Starbucks describes the cortado as three ristretto shots of Blonde Espresso with steamed oatmilk and notes of pecan, brown butter, and baking spices, finished with a pecan‑crunch topping.
  • Customers can also customize iced drinks with Pecan Cold Foam, and Canadian stores feature a reported regional exclusive Mini Everything Bagels, with availability limited and while supplies last.
  • The rollout follows a 2% year‑over‑year U.S. sales decline in the quarter ended June 29, with leaders expecting PSL demand to lift traffic as competitors like Dunkin’ launched fall menus earlier in August.