STARBUCKS has made a huge change to an iconic Autumn drink as it makes its return to stores today.
The pumpkin spice latte is once again making a return to menus.
Only Starbucks Rewards members will be able to get their hands on the drink today. It will be available for all customers from September 4.
But coffee fans can expect to fork out an extra 25p this year for the winter squash themed drink.
Starbucks is charging £4.90 for the smallest size of the drink, up from £4.65 last year.
And it’s not the first year the chain has raised the cost of the beloved hot drink.
Last year, the drink was also hiked in cost by 45p. In 2022, prices for the drink started at £3.65.
The beverage, which has become synonymous with the start of the cooler autumn period, features espresso combined with pumpkin spice flavour sauce and steamed milk.
It is then topped with whipped cream and a spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
To get your hands on the drink today you will need to be signed up for Starbucks Rewards.
This is a membership programme which lets customers earn points when they spend at a cafe.
These points can then be turned into Starbucks freebies, such as free coffee or food.
It also gives you access to seasonal drinks before they arrive on the menu, like the pumpkin spice latte.
You can find your nearest Starbucks by visiting, /www.starbucks.co.uk/store-locator.
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And that is not the only new product loyalty customers can get their hands on from today.
The iced pumpkin spice latte is also making a return, with prices starting from £4.95.
The pumpkin spice frappuccino, which comes with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with whipped cream and a spice blend, is also coming back with prices starting at £5.50.
A brand new pumpkin spice caramel macchiato will also arrive on menus for £4.90.
This comes with pumpkin spice flavour sauce and finished with caramel drizzle and a spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
An iced version of this drink will also launch for £4.95.
The full range will be on menus for everyone to try from September 4.
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