One month closer to fall means one step closer to Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks

It's officially August which means we are one month closer to fall. So if you're already wondering when the Pumpkin Spice Latte (also known as PSL, for short) will return to Starbucks, we've got the update you're looking for.

Here's what to know about the PSL and when it might arrive this year.

When does pumpkin spice start 2024 Starbucks?

While Starbucks has not officially announced when the Pumpkin Spice Latte will be back on the menu this year, they pretty consistently over the last few years have brought it back during the last two weeks of August.

Here's when Starbucks has launched its fall menu in the past few years:

• 2023: Thursday, August 24

• 2022: Tuesday, August 30

• 2021: Tuesday, August 24

• 2020: Tuesday, August 25

• 2019: Tuesday, August 27

• 2018: Tuesday, August 28

Based on the trends above, the two most likely dates the Pumpkin Spice Latte will be available in 2024 are either Thursday, Aug. 22 or Tuesday, Aug. 27.

A Starbucks employee in Virginia did tell USA TODAY that the fall menu is expected to drop Aug. 22. Other leaks have suggested the same date.

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What is in Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte?

The "PSL" is made with espresso and steamed milk with real pumpkin flavor, plus cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. The whipped cream topping also has pumpkin pie spices, the company says. You can order it hot, cold or blended.

How many calories are in a Pumpkin Spice Latte?

A typical Grande (16-ounce) Pumpkin Spice Latte made with 2% milk, two espresso shots, milk foam and whipped cream, has:

• Calories: 390

• Total fat: 14 g (18% of daily value)

• Cholesterol: 50 mg (17%)

• Total carbohydrates: 52 g (19%)

• Protein: 14 g (28%)

• Caffeine: 150 mg (an approximate value)

The PSL's sugar content of 50 grams is equal to the Food and Drug Administration's recommendation of 50 grams of added sugars per day in a 2,000 calorie daily diet. The FDA considers 400 milligrams of caffeine a safe amount daily.

Starbucks fall menu 2024

While Starbucks has not officially announced its fall menu lineup for 2024, here are the items that were featured on it last year:

• Pumpkin Spice Latte

• Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte

• Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

• Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

• Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato

• Baked Apple Croissant

• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin

• Owl Cake Pop

• Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf

Mike Snider, a reporter for USA TODAY contributed to this report. Gabe Huari is a reporter for USA TODAY.

Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.

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