WASHINGTON — It's still August, so you would be forgiven for thinking it's still summer. But you'd be wrong (as far as major coffee shops are concerned).

The wait for "pumpkin spice season" is officially over , as Starbucks' fall menu has arrived for 2025. The seasonal menu brings a slew of new items, as well as the return of the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Starbucks announced in July that Pumpkin Spice Lattes would return Tuesday, Aug. 26, leading to weeks of hype and a rush by competitors to bring out their own fall lineups.

The return of the signature latte comes nearly a week after Dunkin' debuted its autumn-inspired menu on Aug. 20.

Over the years, Pumpkin Spice Latte's return date has inched closer to the end of August rather than mid-September. A decade ago, the fan-favorite l

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