Pumpkin spice latte – what is pumpkin coffee and why is it so popular in autumn?

When the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, a warm, orange-coloured drink appears on the menu of many coffee shops. This is the pumpkin spice latte – a combination of espresso, frothed milk, pumpkin and warming spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. It has a creamy texture, gentle sweetness and an aroma that immediately brings autumn to mind. For some people it is a yearly ritual, for others a drink they have not tried yet. In this article, we explain what exactly a pumpkin spice latte is, what it tastes like and where its popularity comes from.

We start with the basics: we describe what pumpkin coffee is made of and what role each ingredient plays. Separately, we look at pumpkin spice – a blend you can add to much more than coffee. Then we move on to practice and show how to make a pumpkin latte at home, both in the classic version with pumpkin purée and in a quicker one. For the second, all you need is a ready-made Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix from Bro Coffee Roastery, with which you can make pumpkin coffee in about 5 minutes, without baking pumpkin or cooking syrup.

Later in the article, we suggest which coffee works best as the base of the drink and how you can vary it – with a different milk, with extras or as an iced version. At the end, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about pumpkin coffee.

Table of contents:

1. What is a pumpkin spice latte?
2. What does pumpkin coffee taste like?
3. Pumpkin spice – what does it contain and how do you use it?
4. Why is the pumpkin spice latte so popular in autumn?
5. How do I make a pumpkin spice latte at home?
6. Bro Coffee Roastery Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix – a convenient way to make pumpkin coffee
7. Which coffee goes best with a pumpkin spice latte?
8. Ideas for varying your pumpkin coffee
9. Why is pumpkin coffee worth trying?

What is a pumpkin spice latte?

A pumpkin spice latte (PSL for short) is a milk coffee drink that combines four elements: espresso or strong coffee, hot frothed milk, pumpkin and a blend of warming spices. The name describes this combination well. The Italian word latte means “milk”, and in coffee shops it has long meant coffee with a large amount of frothed milk. The drink is most often sold under the name pumpkin spice latte, but you may also come across descriptive names such as pumpkin latte or pumpkin coffee. All of them refer to the same autumn drink.

Interestingly, the term pumpkin spice originally described only the spice blend, which is used in American cooking for pumpkin pie. The spice blend itself contains no pumpkin – the name only says what it has traditionally been used for. That is why not every drink or dessert labelled “pumpkin spice” contains pumpkin. Some of them rely only on spices or flavourings. In a pumpkin latte made at home, the pumpkin usually comes in one of two forms:

• ➡️ pumpkin purée – pumpkin that has been baked or boiled and then blended, which is combined with milk and spices, often in the form of a sweet syrup,
• ➡️ a ready-made powder mix – powdered pumpkin combined with spices, which you simply stir into hot milk.

Both methods give a drink with a clear pumpkin and spice character, and they differ mainly in preparation time. Purée and syrup require baking, blending and cooking, but they let you choose the proportions freely. A ready-made mix shortens the whole process to a few minutes. An example of such a solution is the mix from Bro Coffee Roastery – an artisan coffee roastery whose products we describe in detail later in this article.

There is no single, official recipe for a pumpkin spice latte. Every coffee shop and every home barista can make it a little differently: with stronger or milder coffee, with cow's milk or a plant-based drink, sweeter or less sweet, with or without whipped cream. The core of the drink stays the same, however – coffee, milk, pumpkin and warming spices. The proportions of these ingredients determine how the finished pumpkin coffee tastes.

What does pumpkin coffee taste like?

Pumpkin coffee tastes like a combination of a latte and an autumn dessert. The first thing you usually notice is the aroma of cinnamon and other warming spices. Right after that come a creamy, smooth texture, the gentle sweetness of pumpkin and a clear coffee flavour softened by milk. A well-made pumpkin latte does not resemble pumpkin soup or a thick smoothie – the pumpkin gives it softness and a warm, slightly vegetal background rather than a dominant flavour.

A common question is whether pumpkin coffee is sweet. Pumpkin itself is only slightly sweet, and spices do not add sweetness, although cinnamon is often associated with sweet baked goods. Coffee shop versions are usually sweetened heavily with syrup, which is why the pumpkin spice latte is often remembered as a dessert drink. When you make it at home, you can decide whether to sweeten it and with what. The final flavour depends on several factors: the type of coffee and the way it is brewed, the type of milk, the amount of spices and extras such as syrup, whipped cream or cocoa.

Pumpkin, coffee and milk – the creamy base of the drink

Three basic ingredients together make up the base of the drink, onto which the aroma of spices is added later. Each of them does something different:

• ➡️ pumpkin – gives the drink gentle sweetness, a velvety, slightly thicker texture and its characteristic orange colour,
• ➡️ coffee – provides depth of flavour, a light bitterness and roasted notes, without which the drink would simply be a milky dessert,
• ➡️ milk – softens the whole drink, links the flavours of pumpkin and coffee and, when frothed, forms a creamy foam on top.

You can change the proportions of these ingredients to suit your taste. More coffee gives a more distinct, less dessert-like drink. More milk makes it milder and creamier, and more pumpkin emphasises its sweetness and thickens the texture. That is why it is worth treating the first recipe as a starting point and adjusting it to your taste with every cup.

Warming spice aroma – what is pumpkin spice?

Pumpkin spice is a blend of warming spices that gives pumpkin coffee its characteristic autumn aroma. It is what makes the drink smell like a freshly baked cake. The classic blend is based on four spices, and each of them brings something different to the aroma:

• ➡️ cinnamon – gives a sweetish, woody aroma that is most strongly associated with autumn baking (we write more about this spice in our article on cinnamon),
• ➡️ ginger – brings a fresh, slightly sharp note that brightens the whole blend (you can read more about the root itself in our article on ginger),
• ➡️ nutmeg – adds a warm, slightly nutty aroma,
• ➡️ cloves – give the blend depth and a slightly spicy finish.

We do not sense warming spices only with our nose. Some of the compounds in them activate a receptor in the sensory nerves that responds to pungent stimuli and also to very low temperatures. This is the source of the distinct, slightly burning sensation that these spices give. In pumpkin coffee this sensation is mild, because spices make up only a small part of the drink, and the milk softens their flavour further.

💬 Scientific source: M. Bandell et al., Noxious Cold Ion Channel TRPA1 Is Activated by Pungent Compounds and Bradykinin, Neuron, 2004.

The amount of spices has a big influence on the character of the drink. A little of the blend gives a subtle, dessert-like aroma, while a larger portion gives a more distinct, spicy flavour that stands out more against the coffee. We write more about what is in pumpkin spice and where else you can use it in the next section.

Pumpkin spice – what does it contain and how do you use it?

Pumpkin spice was designed for cooking, specifically for pumpkin pie. Its job is to give a dish or a drink a warm, autumn aroma. Although today it is most often associated with pumpkin coffee, it works well wherever cinnamon fits: in baking, desserts, breakfasts and milk-based drinks.

It is worth remembering one difference. The spice blend gives aroma, but it does not change the texture of a drink and does not bring the flavour of pumpkin. If you add it to an ordinary latte, you will get a spiced coffee, not a pumpkin one. A full pumpkin spice latte therefore needs two elements: the spice blend and pumpkin – in the form of purée or in a ready-made powder mix that combines both ingredients.

You can buy pumpkin spice ready-made or prepare it yourself. A ready-made blend is convenient and has a consistent flavour. A homemade one gives you full control over the proportions, so it is easy to emphasise your favourite note, for example by adding more ginger for freshness or reducing the amount of cloves if their aroma seems too intense to you. The spice is added to coffee in a small amount. One cup usually needs a pinch or a few pinches, which is roughly 1/4 teaspoon. It is better to start with a smaller portion and add more if needed, because too many spices can dominate the flavour of the coffee and give the drink a slightly bitter aftertaste.

It is best to add the spice to hot milk and mix it thoroughly before combining the milk with the coffee. Loose powder added straight to the finished drink sinks to the bottom more easily and forms lumps. You can also use a pinch of the spice as a sprinkle on the milk foam – then its aroma can be noticed from the first sip.

Pumpkin spice blend – the classic composition

The classic pumpkin spice blend consists of four ingredients that we described in the previous section: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Some versions also contain allspice. The most important thing, however, is the proportions, because they determine whether the blend is sweet and dessert-like or more distinct. It usually looks like this:

• ➡️ cinnamon – makes up the largest part of the blend and creates its sweetish background,
• ➡️ ginger – a much smaller amount than cinnamon is added, but it clearly brightens the aroma,
• ➡️ nutmeg – only a little is needed to deepen the flavour,
• ➡️ cloves – there is usually the least of them, because even a small amount stands out strongly in the aroma.

You can make a homemade blend by combining, for example, 4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves. Store it in a tightly closed container in a dry, dark place, because ground spices lose their aroma over time. You can change the proportions freely – this is a good starting point, not a strict recipe.

There are many more uses for pumpkin spice than just pumpkin coffee. It works well in:

• ✔️ cakes and baked goods – in pumpkin pie, carrot cake, muffins, gingerbread or biscuits,
• ✔️ desserts – in creams, puddings and ice cream sauces,
• ✔️ breakfasts – in porridge, pancakes and yoghurt with fruit,
• ✔️ drinks – in cocoa, hot chocolate, tea with milk and smoothies,
• ✔️ dishes with roasted pumpkin and sweet potatoes – as an addition to sweeter versions.

This way, one spice blend is useful in the kitchen all season – from morning porridge, through afternoon coffee, to an evening dessert. You only need to make it once, in a larger amount, and then reach for it whenever you want an autumn aroma.

Why is the pumpkin spice latte so popular in autumn?

The pumpkin spice latte is one of the best-known seasonal coffee drinks. Its fans wait for it every year, much as they wait for the first cooler mornings or the colourful leaves. This popularity does not have a single cause. It is made up of several elements which together have made pumpkin coffee a symbol of autumn.

The first of them is seasonal ingredients. Pumpkins ripen and are harvested in autumn, so at this time they appear in the kitchen in many forms: in soups, cakes, preserves and decorations. Warming spices, in turn, have long accompanied autumn and winter baking. Pumpkin coffee combines both associations in one cup, so even its smell reminds you of the time of year.

The second reason is the warming character of the drink. Hot milk, a creamy texture and warming spices make a cup of pumpkin coffee a good fit for cold, damp days. Part of this impression is linked to the spices themselves. Gingerols, the compounds responsible for the pungency of ginger, activate the same receptor that capsaicin from chilli peppers acts on. This is one explanation for why ginger is associated with a “warming” taste.

💬 Scientific source: V. N. Dedov et al., Gingerols: a novel class of vanilloid receptor (VR1) agonists, British Journal of Pharmacology, 2002.

Colour also matters. The warm, orange shade of the drink and the cinnamon sprinkled on the milk foam go well with the autumn colours outside the window.

The popularity of pumpkin coffee is also strengthened by its seasonal availability. In many coffee shops, the pumpkin spice latte appears on the menu for only a few months of the year. A drink that you cannot order all year round easily becomes an awaited ritual and a signal that a new season is beginning. Marketing researchers describe a theoretical model in which limited editions can increase customers' willingness to pay a higher price.

💬 Scientific source: S. Balachander, A. Stock, Limited Edition Products: When and When Not to Offer Them, Marketing Science, 2009.

Social media have also contributed to the drink's popularity. An orange drink with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon looks good in photos, so every autumn a great many photographs, recipes and reviews of pumpkin coffee appear online. Over time, the term “pumpkin spice” has come to mean not only a specific drink, but a whole autumn mood – today you will find it on packaging of biscuits, breakfast cereals, teas and even scented candles.

The last, increasingly important reason is that pumpkin coffee is easy to make at home. You do not have to wait for a seasonal menu in a coffee shop or go out on a rainy day. A few ingredients are enough, and in the simplified version – a ready-made mix and coffee. This way, the pumpkin spice latte can stay with you all autumn, in your favourite cup and in proportions matched to your taste. We show how to do it in the next section.

How do I make a pumpkin spice latte at home?

If you are wondering how to make a pumpkin spice latte without leaving home, the good news is that you do not need professional equipment. All you need is a pan or small saucepan, something to froth the milk and a way to make strong coffee. Below we describe the classic version with pumpkin purée and spice blend. This is a pumpkin spice latte recipe that lets you choose every ingredient yourself and see how the drink is made from basic ingredients.

In the classic version, preparing the purée takes the most time. The pumpkin is cut into pieces, the seeds are removed, and it is baked until soft and then blended into a smooth mass. Varieties with sweet, firm flesh, such as Hokkaido or butternut squash, work well for coffee. Baking usually takes from 40 minutes to an hour, so it is worth preparing a larger portion of purée in advance and keeping it in the fridge for a few days or freezing it in small portions. You can also buy ready-made pumpkin purée in a jar or a can – in that case, check that it contains no sugar or additives.

Once the purée is ready, the pumpkin coffee itself takes only a few minutes:

1. Pour the milk into a small saucepan and add the pumpkin purée, the pumpkin spice and your chosen sweetener.
2. Heat over a low heat, stirring all the time, until the milk is hot but not boiling.
3. Take the saucepan off the heat and froth the milk with a milk frother, or blend it briefly with a hand blender – this way the purée combines thoroughly with the milk and the drink is smooth.
4. Brew espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a large cup.
5. Add the pumpkin milk, collecting as much foam on top as you can.
6. Decorate the drink with a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin spice. If you like dessert-style versions, add whipped cream.

If you do not have an espresso machine, you can make strong coffee in a moka pot, an AeroPress or a French press, using less water than usual. The brew should be intense, because in the cup it will meet a large amount of milk, pumpkin and spices. We write more about choosing coffee in a separate section.

Ingredients needed to make pumpkin coffee

The list of pumpkin coffee ingredients is short, and you probably already have most of them in your kitchen. For one large cup, prepare:

• ➡️ coffee – 1-2 shots of espresso (about 30-60 ml) or about 100 ml of strong coffee from a moka pot, an AeroPress or a French press,
• ➡️ milk – about 200 ml of cow's milk or a plant-based drink, for example oat, soya or almond,
• ➡️ pumpkin purée – 2 tablespoons, which is about 40-50 g,
• ➡️ pumpkin spice – about 1/4 teaspoon, ready-made or prepared yourself,
• ➡️ sweetener – optionally 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup, honey, cane sugar or another sweetener.

For decoration and variety, you can also add whipped cream, a pinch of cinnamon, a little vanilla extract or maple syrup poured over the top. You can change all the amounts – more purée gives a thicker, more pumpkin-flavoured drink, more coffee makes it less dessert-like, and less sweetener brings out the flavour of the spices.

Bro Coffee Roastery Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix – a convenient way to make pumpkin coffee

The classic pumpkin coffee recipe gives you plenty of freedom, but it takes time: baking the pumpkin, blending the purée and measuring the spices. You do not always feel like doing this, especially in the morning, when you want your coffee quickly. That is why at MateMundo we have Bro Coffee Roastery Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix – a ready-made pumpkin spice mix and base for pumpkin coffee that combines powdered pumpkin and warming spices in one doypack. With it, you can make a pumpkin spice latte at home in about 5 minutes.

The mix replaces two ingredients from the classic recipe at once: the pumpkin purée and the pumpkin spice. All that goes into the cup is the powder, hot milk and coffee. This way, the flavour is consistent, and making the drink needs no planning ahead or preparing a stock of purée.

🎃 Bro Coffee Roastery – Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix

Powdered pumpkin with warming spices for making pumpkin coffee at home. Simply stir the Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix into frothed milk and add espresso to get a creamy, autumn latte in a few minutes.

• ✔️ Over 80% of the mix is freeze-dried pumpkin, complemented by cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, among others.
• ✔️ No flavourings and no added sugar – you choose how sweet the drink is.
• ✔️ For a hot latte, as a sprinkle on milk foam, for porridge, smoothies and home baking.

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What does the ready-made Bro Coffee Roastery Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix contain?

The mix has a short and clear list of ingredients. Its base is freeze-dried pumpkin powder, which makes up 81.7% of the product. It is responsible for the pumpkin flavour, the gentle sweetness and the velvety texture of the drink – the qualities that purée provides in the classic recipe. The remainder is made up of spices and additions:

• ➡️ spice blend (11.7%) – 9.4% cinnamon, 1.4% ginger, 0.6% nutmeg and 0.4% cloves,
• ➡️ beta-carotene – a colouring that emphasises the orange colour of the drink,
• ➡️ bamboo fibre – a plant-based addition which, together with the pumpkin, makes the mix a source of fibre.

The proportions of the spices correspond to the classic pumpkin spice composition: there is the most cinnamon and the least cloves. The mix contains no flavourings and no added sugar. The sugars you will find in the nutrition table come only from the pumpkin – there are 2.0 g of them in an 8 g serving. One serving has 27 kcal and 2.2 g of fibre, and a 100 g doypack is enough for about 12 servings.

Freeze-drying means freezing a product and removing the water from it under reduced pressure, bypassing the liquid phase. This turns the pumpkin into a light, loose powder that is easy to measure and stir into milk. You can read more about this method in our article on freeze-dried fruit.

How do I make a latte with the Bro Coffee Roastery mix?

Making a latte from the mix is simpler than in the classic recipe, because there is no stage of cooking milk with purée. According to the manufacturer's instructions, all you need to do is:

1. Heat and froth 150 ml of cow's milk or a plant-based drink.
2. Put 3 small teaspoons of the mix (about 8 g) into a cup and mix thoroughly with the milk until the powder combines with the liquid.
3. Pour in a shot of freshly brewed espresso.
4. Optionally sweeten the drink, for example with syrup, honey or cane sugar, and stir.

You can decorate the finished latte with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon, or with a little of the mix itself, which works well as a sprinkle on milk foam. If you like a more distinct flavour of pumpkin and spices, add a little more powder. If you prefer a milder version, reduce the portion or add more milk.

Which coffee goes best with a pumpkin spice latte?

In a pumpkin spice latte, coffee meets a large amount of milk, pumpkin and warming spices. That is why the coffee for a pumpkin spice latte should be intense and aromatic – distinct enough that its flavour does not disappear in the cup, but also balanced enough not to overpower the gentle sweetness of the pumpkin. A concentrated brew, which carries a lot of flavour in a small volume, works best.

You can make such a brew in several ways:

• ➡️ espresso – from an espresso machine or a bean-to-cup machine; this is the most classic base for any latte,
• ➡️ moka pot coffee – strong and full-bodied, and it works well in milk-based coffees when you do not have an espresso machine,
• ➡️ AeroPress coffee – you can make a concentrated brew with a clean flavour,
• ➡️ coffee from a French press or pour-over methods – for example from a dripper or a filter coffee machine; if you choose these methods, use more coffee or less water than usual so that the brew is strong enough.

The beans themselves are just as important as the brewing method. In pumpkin coffee, coffees with notes of chocolate, caramel and nuts work well, because these flavours combine well with pumpkin, milk and cinnamon. Coffees with a clearly fruity, acidic profile can also be used, but their character will be less noticeable alongside milk and spices. You will find a wide choice of beans with different profiles in our coffee category.

Espresso as an intense base

Espresso is a concentrated brew made when hot water under pressure flows through finely ground coffee. A serving of only about 30 ml holds a lot of flavour and aroma, and a layer of fine foam called crema forms on the surface. This allows espresso to balance the milk, pumpkin and spices, so the drink stays distinct from the first sip to the last.

For a pumpkin spice latte, espresso made from a medium-roasted coffee works well. Very lightly roasted beans usually give a more fruity and acidic brew, and very darkly roasted ones a strongly bitter one, which can cover the flavour of the pumpkin. A medium roast often gives sweetness, chocolate notes and moderate bitterness, which combine well with milk. If you like a coffee with a more distinct flavour, make a double espresso. If you want pumpkin and spices to stand out, a single serving is enough.

The flavour of espresso depends largely on the freshness of the beans, so for milk-based coffees at home it is worth choosing freshly roasted beans, for example from artisan roasteries. If you would like to find out how such coffee differs from coffee produced on a mass scale, read our article on what artisan coffee is.

Artisan coffee from Bro Coffee Roastery

At MateMundo, you will find artisan coffees from Bro Coffee Roastery – a roastery that roasts its beans in small batches. All the coffees of this brand in our range are specialty coffees, and for pumpkin coffee we particularly recommend those with notes of chocolate and nuts. Such profiles are found, among others, in coffees from Brazil, available in the coffee from Brazil category. Below are three suggestions that will go well with pumpkin, milk and warming spices:

Brazil Samba Premium

A versatile medium roast (omniroast) and classic notes of chocolate and nuts. Medium body and medium acidity. It works well in an espresso machine, a moka pot, a French press and an AeroPress.

Amico dall'Italia Espresso Roast

A medium roast (4/5) for espresso, full body and notes of milk chocolate, hazelnuts and orange. A strong base for latte and cappuccino.

Brazil Mogiana Premium

A medium light roast (3/5), a sweet aftertaste and notes of roasted hazelnuts, chocolate and milk. A sweet espresso with a chocolatey character and a lighter body.

If you want a classic, versatile flavour, go for Brazil Samba. If you are looking for the most intense base for milk-based coffees, choose Amico dall'Italia, which is roasted darker than most coffees in the brand's range. Brazil Mogiana, in turn, will appeal to people who like a lighter roast and a sweeter, lighter espresso.

Ideas for varying your pumpkin coffee

The classic pumpkin latte is only the beginning. You can make the same drink in many ways – with a different milk, with dessert-style extras or iced. This way, pumpkin coffee will not get boring even if you drink it all autumn.

The simplest way to change the character of the drink is to use a plant-based drink instead of cow's milk. Each of these drinks brings something different to the cup:

• ➡️ oat drink – creamy and slightly sweetish, it froths well and goes with pumpkin and cinnamon,
• ➡️ almond drink – lighter, with a gentle nutty note that goes with warming spices,
• ➡️ soya drink – it has a distinct flavour and a fairly thick texture, and the versions made for coffee usually froth well.

For coffee, it is best to choose plant-based drinks labelled “barista” or suitable for coffee. They usually froth better and are more resistant to high temperature. If you want to control the sweetness, check whether the drink is sweetened – then it is easier to match the flavour of the pumpkin coffee to your own taste.

Another way to add variety is with extras that emphasise the dessert character of the drink. Here are a few proven ideas:

• ✔️ whipped cream – a classic finish that makes the latte resemble a dessert,
• ✔️ maple syrup – sweetens and adds a caramel-woody note that goes well with pumpkin,
• ✔️ vanilla – a few drops of extract or a little vanilla sugar will soften the flavour of the spices,
• ✔️ caramel – poured over the whipped cream or mixed into the milk,
• ✔️ cocoa – a teaspoon added to the milk will turn pumpkin coffee into a chocolate-pumpkin mocha,
• ✔️ cinnamon – a pinch on the milk foam strengthens the spice aroma,
• ✔️ grated chocolate – dark or milk, as an eye-catching sprinkle.

On warm days, iced pumpkin coffee works well. First, stir the pumpkin purée with the spice, or a small amount of the ready-made mix, into a small amount of warm milk or freshly brewed espresso – in a cold liquid, the powder and spices combine less easily. Then pour cold milk into a tall glass, add ice cubes and pour in the prepared pumpkin base. If you used milk to dissolve the base, add espresso as well. Finally, stir everything together. This version is lighter and more refreshing, and you can complete its flavour with a little maple syrup or whipped cream.

The pumpkin spice flavour does not have to end with coffee. If you are looking for a drink without coffee, you can try Orange Matcha Alternative Pumpkin Spice from Mary Rose – a caffeine-free alternative to matcha, which you prepare like a classic matcha latte. Yerba mate lovers can try the roasted yerba mate Verde Mate Green Pumpkin Spice Tostada, which can also be brewed with milk, and for porridge or a smoothie, Nustino Pumpkin Spice powdered peanut butter will be useful.

Why is pumpkin coffee worth trying?

Pumpkin coffee is more than a seasonal trend. It combines creamy milk, the gentle sweetness of pumpkin, the distinct flavour of coffee and the warm aroma of warming spices in one cup. It is a drink that suits cold days, a quiet morning or an afternoon break, and at the same time it lets you add variety to your everyday coffee in a simple way.

One of the greatest advantages of the pumpkin spice latte is that it is easy to adjust to your taste. You can choose stronger or milder coffee, cow's milk or a plant-based drink, a sweeter or less sweet version, hot or with ice. You can also go for the classic recipe with pumpkin purée and a spice blend you make yourself, or for the simplified version when time matters.

If you want to make pumpkin coffee quickly and without baking pumpkin, Bro Coffee Roastery Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix is a good choice. The mix combines powdered pumpkin with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, contains no flavourings or added sugar, and you can make a home latte with it in a few moments. Combine it with a coffee with notes of chocolate and nuts, and a coffee-shop-style autumn drink will be ready in your own kitchen.

An autumn latte in 5 minutes – make your first pumpkin coffee at home!

❓ FAQ – frequently asked questions about pumpkin coffee

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