PSA to all of my fellow fall-obsessives: Pumpkin Spice Lattes have returned and my entire life has been made. Yes, it's hot as fuck out. Yes, I was sweating on my way to Starbucks. But did I get my beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte? Did I take the drive-through so no one had to see me in my freshly-rolled-out-of-bed-state? Did I spend $7 to make sure I got it with Starbucks almond milk so I didn't shit my pants? Damn right I did, and I have no regrets.
While most things about 2018 have been literally the stuff of my nightmares (you know what I'm talking about, you guys), the highlight of my 2018 so far has been not just that PSLs are back, but that they came earlier than ever. As of August 28th, PSLs have returned to the menu of the coffee shop we like, pretend we aren't obsessed with, but totally are. I'm not going to tell you about how many calories it has (because who gives a fuck) or what it tastes like (because if you don't know, please get off of this page and go get one RIGHT THE FUCK NOW), but I am going to share my excitement, and the excitement of the internet, with you on this glorious day.
The internet was a PSL party.
And it was nice to have something good trending on Twitter for once?
1. Some, like us, were PUMPED.
PSA: it’s #PumpkinSpiceLatte season!!!! 🍂🎃 pic.twitter.com/4O1wbumTQv
— Her Campus (@HerCampus) August 28, 2018
2. Like, seriously pumped.
STARBUCKS STARTS SELLING PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES TODAY.
THAT’S IT. SUMMER’S OVER. PUT AWAY YOUR BATHING SUITS & SUNSCREEN AND START GIVING ME HAYRIDES, HORROR MOVIES & FRESHLY PICKED APPLES.
IT’S FALL.#PumpkinSpiceLatte
— Brian Gay (@brian2596) August 28, 2018
3. BRING ON FALL.
Anyone else excited for the start of #PumpkinSpiceLatte season??? 🎃☕️ @Starbuckspic.twitter.com/jc4bJoDylH
— Lexi Spivak (@LexiSpivakTV) August 28, 2018
4. Us proud basics had a grand ol' time gramming our PSLs.
Call me a basic bitch, but pumpkin spice latte is back 🤤
— jess (@_jessssrn) August 28, 2018
And, per usual, Starbucks keeps us drooling with their news-worthy new drinks.
So, what else is Starbucks bringing our way this fall?
1. The dreamy Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino
Taking a giant sip of my salted caramel mocha frappuccino because IT’S OVER FOR YOU, SUMMER. AUTUMN APPROACHES 🍂🎃🍁💀🌾🌙
— Alicia Jane (@ghostgirlalicia) August 28, 2018
LBR: Frappuccino's are a lifestyle, even if it makes the person who works at Starbucks kind of hate us.
2. The ~chic~ Salted Caramel Mocha
Everybody talking about the #Pumpkinspicelatte when the real fall MVP is the Salted Caramel Mocha. ❤️ 🍁
— Megan Huggins (@meggyhug) August 27, 2018
Literally can't go wrong with endless caramel.
3. And, of course, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced
I don’t care what anyone says. I’m getting a venti iced pumpkin spice latte after class today AND ITS GOING TO BE DELICIOUS.
— Juliet Weybret (@julietweybret) August 28, 2018
Because it's just as amazing (and even more season-appropriate) when you keep it cool.
This year has been rough in literally so many ways and if I want an overpriced, super sweet and spicy delight of a drink, I'm going to freaking do it.