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6 Delicious Drinks Other Than Your Pumpkin Spice Latte

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Princeton chapter.

Everyone knows that September 1st marks the beginning of Pumpkin Spice Latte or “PSLseason. As the weather starts to get a little colder and the leaves start to fall, we can’t help but drive to our closest Starbucks for that PSL.

Try out these 7 alternative drinks that will make you say, “Pumpkin Spice Who?”

1. Starbucks’ Caramel Apple Spiced Latte

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Jocelyn Hsu

A delicious blend of spicy cinnamon, tangy apple, and sweet caramel in this Starbucks favorite. While it’s not advertised as much, it will be sure to give your PSL a run for its money.

2. Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spice

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Lily Allen

Just because it isn’t Starbucks doesn’t mean it isn’t as good (or better than) as the seasonal favorite PSL. Even the most loyal Starbucks customers will be amazed!

4. Starbucks’ Iced or Hot Dirty Chai Tea Latte

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Kristine Mahan

If you need your daily dose of coffee (I mean, who doesn’t?!), then order a dirty chai tea latte. This is basically your sweet and spicy chai tea latte with a shot of espresso. What more could someone want?

5. Starbucks’ Iced Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato

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Melissa Simon

As more customers are opting for drinks without dairy, Starbucks has created this gift to satisfy your latte cravings. All coffee lovers can enjoy this mix of healthy almond milk, hot or iced espresso, and a couple shots of Cinnamon Dolce Syrup.

6. Dunkin’ Donuts’ Maple Pecan Coffee

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Zoe Malin

Feeling adventurous or may just not in the mood to wait in line at Starbucks? Head over to Dunkin and order this rich and nutty drink. What better way to study for fall midterms than with a Maple Pecan Coffee from DD?

7. Dunkin’s Hot or Iced Apple Cider

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Anna Arteaga

What says fall better than Apple cider? Find this customer favorite on Dunkin’s menu all Season long! Who doesn’t love Apple Cider all year long?

Next time your friend asks you to go with them on a PSL run to Starbucks, tell them to order from this delicious menu (all the cool kids are doing it).

Samantha Pai

Princeton '20