Pumpkin Spice Latte, Coming to a SB too soon!

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  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,860 Member
    My local coffee shop makes the absolute worst lattes. And I normally just order a plain latte (unsweetened) there or Starbucks. Their brewed coffee is also anemic. I do sometimes buy whole roasted beans there, but my mother in law got us a keurig for christmas last year and I'm lazy, so just do 2 k-cups most days since I find putting my own ground coffee in one of the reusable filters has odd results.
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
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  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
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  • meridianova
    meridianova Posts: 438 Member
    IT'S STILL AUGUST.

    watch out... tomorrow your local grocery store will start hauling out the christmas candy displays.
  • Barbellarella_
    Barbellarella_ Posts: 454 Member
    Salted Caramel Mocha > Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    QFT
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    Salted Caramel Mocha > Pumpkin Spice Latte

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  • JustinAnimal
    JustinAnimal Posts: 1,335 Member
    Have you tried any of the Torani sugar-free syrups for coffees? they add a nice taste , they do have a mild splenda aftertaste, tho.

    This. That stuff is crap. Not just pumpkin spice. I know I'm about to sound elitist, but here goes: don't you want coffee to taste like coffee? It's like people who only drink vanilla oatmeal stouts. Don't you like beer? Not pumpkin vanilla chocolate oyster latte beers? Jeeeeeeez, is that sugar syrup ever bad for you. Just cut that sh@t out. Drink some real coffee or eat some pumpkin pie.

    ETA: Dang it, I quoted the wrong post. It was the third post on the first page that said this stuff is awful. I don't approve of sugar free syrups, as they probably kill you more quickly than sugar syrups.
  • JustinAnimal
    JustinAnimal Posts: 1,335 Member
    i just came here to say that i hate starbucks. outrageous prices for sugar loaded drinks, no spank you

    This was the quote. It might be worse than cigarettes. Paying to kill yourself. AND it tastes bad. Remind yourself that real dessert tastes way better than this crap. Here's a good example of me tricking myself: I drink diet soda b/c it doesn't have the calories, but that crap doesn't taste good if I really admit it to myself. Real cream with strawberries tastes good. Diet soda tastes like robot sweat!
  • disneygallagirl
    disneygallagirl Posts: 515 Member
    Watch "Lego Movie: Drink Overpriced Coffee" on YouTube - Lego Movie: Drink Overpriced Coffee: http://youtu.be/KTX4DPN8DEE

    I do love Starbuck...just not the price or calories. :smile:
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I am so happy I hate this latte - had it once - it tasted like burned pie... I love Starbucks, but not at all tempted to try this drink again.
  • allnamesgone
    allnamesgone Posts: 19 Member
    I ask them to make half a latte and fill the rest of the cup with black coffee.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Fortunate to have a lovely independent tea and coffee shop locally, with proper leaf and flower teas and wonderful London Fogs. Also live music on a Friday evening. I also prefer a Uk chain called Costa to Starbucks anyday. Still as costly, but better coffee imo.
  • megacoco
    megacoco Posts: 32
    I get the PSL sauce in an americano. It's sooo good, and creamy enough to not even need a splash of milk... if I could have any anyway. Curse you, lactose intolerance.

    Living in Seattle I've got a lot of options for coffee. I even have a home espresso machine. Still enjoy my burnt Starbucks espresso every once in a while haha.
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    I'd make it a once-a-week treat. That way you get all the yumminess and will really enjoy it. Get a short, extra-hot one and you'll have to sip it slowly. Yum!

    Maybe add an extra half-hour of cardio to balance it out a bit.
  • nicoledwg
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  • eslcity
    eslcity Posts: 323 Member
    I don't like the prices at Starbucks but for some reason.....my student's parents love giving me starbuck cards for presents... so I’ve not had to pay for a Starbucks coffee in years.....^^

    At this time I would like to thank all the parents that care enough to show their children's teachers that they appreciate them.... :smile:

    Oh.... I have never tried a Pumpkin Latte Coffee --- I guessed it just sounded toooo nasty --- but i will have to give it a try.... :glasses:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    At this time I would like to thank all the parents that care enough to show their children's teachers that they appreciate them.... :smile:

    Thank you for putting up with my brat all year, a gift card is the least I can do. :laugh:
  • mcaila
    mcaila Posts: 33
    Yup, we just got our shipment of pumpkin spice in! Not sure when the latte will be officially rolled out though.

    If you're watching calories, I'd recommend skipping the whipped cream, asking for nonfat milk, and maybe a few less pumps of syrup.
  • macx2mommy
    macx2mommy Posts: 170 Member
    Last year there was a little shortage in our area for the pumpkin spice latte. So we did our own at work, much cheaper, less calories, and healthier.

    You do have to adjust the recipe toro your own tastes.

    One cup strongly brewed coffee (espresso is better, but I don't have an espresso machine, so use my Keurig)
    1 table spoon pumpkin purée, NOT pie filling, We made our own from roasted pumpkin, but I think you buy the purée in a can
    .5 tsp pumpkin spice, can go up to 1 tsp but it gets a little gritty
    A tiny dash of vanilla, a few drops
    Your choice of sweetener, I used Splenda or raw honey
    Foamed heated milk, coconut milk, almond milk or what ever diary item you choose. You could steam it, but I have a little aero latte whipper

    Mixed the first 5 ingredients well, pour in foamed milk, if you want sprinkle a little more pumpkin spice on top

    It's pretty good, not exactly like Starbucks, but delicious, and depending on your choices. I can do a large one for around 50 cal if I used almond milk and Splenda

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