If you're looking for the flavor of a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, you'll be disappointed. I had the expectations of it tasting like a real in-store PSL, and it is very far off from that. I'm really not sure why they decided to make the coffee so underwhelming in flavor and intensity. It honestly tastes as if I put nutmeg and cinnamon in a warm cup of water (even with sugar and cream). To add to that, it has a metallic aftertaste, which is a common problem I've read about his coffee.
I do understand that they went the "Flavored naturally" coffee bean route instead of using some artificial flavors but in all honesty, I'd prefer them to use some artificial flavoring if it would only allow me to get the real PSL experience at home. I'm really sad as I was looking forward to this during Fall. I do hope they make a new Pumpkin Spice version in the future.
I don't find the taste of this coffee horrible, but I do find that it isn't as flavorful as I thought it would be. As it was brewing I was loving the smell and couldn't wait to get my hands on a fresh cup. I wouldn't say it is a let down based on the nutrition facts- for near 0 calories this coffee is actually quite good! But if you're looking forward to that bold PSL type of drink you order in store, you'll have to do more than just brew yourself a cup.
I really wanted to enjoy this coffee but I’ve found that it has a strange aftertaste. It smells great when it’s brewing but the taste is weak. Like other reviewers I don’t pick up much pumpkin. If you really want the flavor of pumpkin in your coffee you’d be better off adding pumpkin sauce or pumpkin creamer to regular coffee.
Response from athome.starbucks.comBy Luz, Starbucks® At Home Brand Ambassador, September 11, 2020
Thanks for giving it a try. We’re sorry to hear that pumpkin flavor wasn’t quite what you expected. We'll be sharing your feedback with our team and sending you an email shortly.
This coffee is so nice. I drink my coffee black. This mild blend brew in the afternoon is the best pick me upper. I’ll stock more to carry me through winter. What a nice blend Thanks.
One of the worst K-cups I've ever had. Can I have my money back? There's no pumpkin flavor at all. I get almost a green tea flavor in it. The Dunkin' Donuts one is 10x better and I'm a Starbucks loyalist.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from athome.starbucks.comBy Marco, Starbucks® At Home Brand Ambassador, October 27, 2019
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Last year I LOVED the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice coffee, and was so excited for it this year I had to search high and low to find some... when I finally found a 32oz bag I bought it and made it the next morning. I was disappointed to taste that it did not taste like last years batch. I'm not sure what changed, but I do agree with a previous reviewer, I taste a lot of clove in this mix and, to me, it doesn't taste the same as last year.