Pumpkin pie spice isn't just for fall lattes

[yuiyoshida]

It's officially fall. And for many, the seasonal change has nothing to do with the weather or a date on the calendar. Fall is here because Starbucks is once again offering its signature pumpkin spice latte.

Never mind that the iconic latte doesn't actually contain any pumpkin. The signature flavoring is all in the spice blend. And it works. Starbucks has sold more than 200 million of the popular drinks since its introduction in 2003.

The exact blend varies. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. Ginger. Allspice. Perhaps a little clove. Maybe a touch of mace. But while pumpkin spice may be most closely associated with pie, it's far from a one-trick pony. Once relegated to candles, lotions and potpourri, it's become the seasonal darling of the food world, flavoring coffee, gum, doughnuts, chips, creamer and more. Even Oreos have entered the fray.

Admittedly, some flavor pairings are better or, perhaps, more natural than others.

http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-pumpkin-pie-spice-20140927-story.html

[Aristus]

1. This time of year, I sprinkle some pumpkin spice into the coffee grounds

when brewing a pot.

Yum!

[fizzgig]

2. i find pumpkin pie spice anything revolting

that probably makes me a terrorist or something.

[Xipe Totec]

4. No, just gustatorially challenged. nt

[Xipe Totec]

3. Indeed

[Feral Child]

5. Belongs in pies.

Anything else is sacrilege and American Provincialism.

[yuiyoshida]

6. IDK ...

That latte looks pretty tempting... (drooling) I thought they made a boba tea drink with it once.. hmmm, will have to investigate...so i can live the BOBALIFE

[Feral Child]

7. I did not know

that Boba makes boobies!

Also it fights STDs and un want ed preg nan cies!

But, Pumpkin spice Boba sounds awful.

PIES, I said, now get OFF my lawn.