Starbucks Finally Set A Return Date For The PSL, So Fall Can Officially Begin

With August in full swing, you’re probably starting to count down the days until you can swap your tanks and cold brews for oversized sweaters and pipping hot (or iced) pumpkin spice lattes. But you can’t have a countdown unless you actually know what date you’re looking forward to. If you’re wondering when does Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte come back for 2022, I’ve got some intel for you. Be warned: You might have to wait a while before you can save the date. Here’s the deal with the autumnal staple’s return.

Everyone knows cozy season officially begins when Starbucks releases its fall menu in late August. You might remember that in 2021, the PSL made its earliest debut ever on Aug. 24, and in 2020, the seasonal favorite hit the menu a day later on Aug. 25. That should give you a rough idea of when the beloved sip should be making its grand return, but when it comes to the Pumpkin Spice Latte, I don’t kid around. Every year when Aug. 1 rolls around, I *need* to know when the fall classic will be in my hands next. Thankfully, Starbucks shared the tasty update on Aug. 29. You’ve been waiting patiently, but you can finally enjoy all the fall feels you can get in a cup when the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew return to Starbucks on Aug. 30.

Before Starbucks spilled the pumpkin-flavored beans, there was plenty of speculation: On July 27, professional foodie @Markie_Devo leaked what looks like the upcoming Starbucks menu for fall 2022 via Instagram, and it’s apparently got the scoop on everything you could need, including drink items, food items, merch, and yes, a release date: Aug. 30. Elite Daily reached out to a Starbucks spokesperson on Aug. 4 for any updates on the release of the fall menu, but the company wasn’t ready to spill the pumpkin-spiced tea. “We’re not quite ready to welcome fall and are still enjoying the last sips of summer, like the vibrant and colorful Starbucks Refreshers beverages,” the spokesperson told Elite Daily in at the time. But apparently Starbucks was ready as of Aug. 29, and the late August drop is a slight change from years past. The Aug. 30 Pumpkin Spice Latte release at Starbucks is later than last year’s Aug. 24 release date, but hey — one more week of summer isn’t a big deal.

There’s also the new Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, the chain’s first non-dairy fall sip. And if you’re looking to pair your seasonal sip with a festive snack, you’ll be able to snag a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, a Pumpkin Scone, or a new Owl Cake pop.

With a later release date, it looks like you’ve had to hold out on going full cozy on your coffee orders. But wait no longer, because Aug. 30 is so close, and you can finally your fall flag fly.