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Starbucks

Some people think that Christmastime is the best time of the year. But not me. I love the Fall because of Halloween, Pumpkin Spice, and Halloween.

To get me more in the mood after this weekend’s Hurriquake, Starbucks announced that their Fall menu will come out tomorrow. This year’s lineup includes two new seasonal beverages, Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte, as well as the new Baked Apple Croissant. Returning customer favorites include Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, and Owl Cake Pop.

And there is one more drink you can order, but it is only available at the Starbucks reserve. And that drink is the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which turns 20 this year. The coffee giant isn’t waiting for it to turn 21 to introduce alcoholic beverages for the season. Adults can also get a Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Barrel-Aged Iced Latte or a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini.

There is something on their menu for everyone to enjoy. But don’t wait too long to go to the coffee franchise because all of the above is only available for a limited time.

Most of us are still experiencing Summer’s hot weather, so we are not really into Pumpkin Spice season quite yet. Dunkin’ Donuts realizes that. So today, they announced what will be joining their menu in the Fall, but they won’t launch it until September 1st.

So what are we anxiously waiting for? We can order Pumpkin Cake Donut and MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats or a Pumpkin Muffin for our bellies. And for our thirst, we can get a Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, a Nutty Pumpkin Coffee, or a Pumpkin Swirl.

I love this time of the year because Pumpkin Spice is the best!

Most of us have had an Irish Coffee or a Long Island Iced Tea. So I am sure a lot of us would try Spiked Dunkin’ coffee and tea. At least, that is what the donut giant is hoping for with their alcoholic drinks.

“We knew we had the opportunity to create something special when we saw the positive response to our previous seasonal collaborations for Dunkin’-inspired beers. The growing appetite for adult beverages inspired us to put a twist on our customers’ favorite Dunkin’ Iced Coffee, Iced Tea and Refresher flavors,” said Brian Gilbert, Vice President of Retail Business Development at Dunkin’. “Dunkin’ Spiked is perfect for day or night enjoyment and comes in eight distinct flavors, available in grocery and package stores later this month. This new line of ready-to-drink adult beverages elevates Dunkin’s offerings, and we know our 21+ fans will love every sip.”

Dunkin’ is releasing four flavors of each:

• • Dunkin’ Spiked Original Iced Coffee – Rich & satisfying with the classic Dunkin’ coffee flavor
  • Dunkin’ Spiked Caramel Iced Coffee – Vibrant & smooth with sweet and delicious caramel flavor
  • Dunkin’ Spiked Mocha Iced Coffee – Bold, chocolatey and approachably decadent
  • Dunkin’ Spiked Vanilla Iced Coffee – Creamy, smooth and delightfully sweet
  • Dunkin’ Spiked Slightly Sweet Iced Tea – Made with black tea and refreshingly sweet with a bright citrus finish, with a twist of lemon flavor
  • Dunkin’ Spiked Half & Half Iced Tea – Thirst quenching & perfectly balanced with half black tea and half lemonade
  • Dunkin’ Spiked Strawberry Dragonfruit Iced Tea Refresher – Made with green tea and slightly sweet with bright and exotic fruit flavor
  • Dunkin’ Spiked Mango Pineapple Iced Tea Refresher – Also made with green tea, with a tropical fruit flavor twist

The adult drinks will be available in select supermarkets and online at Dunkin’ Spiked later this month.

While most of the country is still experiencing the dog days of summer, Krispy Kreme thinks it is the perfect time to bring back Pumpkin Spice Season. So they will be adding four donuts and two coffees to their menu from today until October 8th.

• NEW Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Swirl Doughnut: A Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed® doughnut swirled with decadent pumpkin buttercream icing and cream cheese icing, topped with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar.
• NEW Pumpkin Spice Maple Pecan Doughnut: A Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed® doughnut hand-dipped in rich maple icing and topped with perfectly crunchy candied pecan pieces.
• Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed® Doughnut: A seasonal icon, this Original Glazed® doughnut brings just the right amount of pumpkin spice flavor in every melt-in-your-mouth bite.
• Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut: One of our most anticipated seasonal fan-favorites, this glazed, old fashioned pumpkin spice cake doughnut is the perfect combination of crumbly cake and pumpkin spice flavor.

Those donuts will go great with either Pumpkin Spice Latte made fresh-to-order hot, iced, or frozen, and Pumpkin Spice Coffee served hot or iced.

“Year after year, we fall in love all over again with pumpkin spice-flavored treats, and this year pumpkin spice lovers will fall the hardest at Krispy Kreme,” said Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme. “Combining two new pumpkin spice doughnuts with two fan favorites‑ – we’re saying to the spice AND our fans, ‘P.S., we love you’!”

And I love them for getting a jump start on my favorite time of year, Halloween!

I can’t wait to get my mouth on that Pumpkin Spice Maple Pecan Doughnut! Witch, I mean, which one are you looking forward to trying?

Starbucks better watch out because Wendy’s is giving us something that will tempt people away from the coffee shop.

Wendy’s Frosty is getting caffeinated with three different Cold Brew flavors. Those flavors are rich vanilla, chocolate, and caramel syrup.

“Wendy’s new Frosty Cream Cold Brew packs cold brew flavor with the one-of-a-kind Frosty creamer our fans know and love,” said John Li, Global Vice President of Culinary Innovation for The Wendy’s Company. “While the other guys serve bitter iced coffee, we slow steep coffee beans in cold water for 12 hours to create the smoothest, never bitter, refreshing brew. It’s exactly what summer coffee drinkers have been craving!”

And the best part is they are available all day and night. And if you haven’t had your coffee fix today, then drive over to Wendy’s because the sweet drinks are available now.

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