best pumkin spice coffees 2019

Best Pumpkin Spice Coffees TechnoBuffalo 2019

For many, autumn consists of colder and shorter days, back to school events, and pumpkin flavoring being added to nearly every type of food imaginable. For this, we can probably blame Starbucks, which introduced its now iconic Pumpkin Spice coffee in 2003, which eventually led to a wave of similar products being released. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice remains the best, but you'll find other alternatives worth considering.

Best Overall: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice

Starbucks pumpkin spice

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice offers notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making it one of the company's most popular limited-time-only beverages each year. Available in ground and K-Cup varieties, the flavor offers a warm and balanced taste. At Starbucks locations, you can experience the flavor as a latte when it's added to steamed milk, two full-bodied espresso shots, and vanilla-flavored original whipped cream.

Like many Starbucks products, the Pumpkin Spice ground and K-Cups tend to be more expensive options versus the competition. Still, this is the must-have treat of fall! And aren't you worth it?

Pros:

  • The first
  • Also available in Starbucks locations
  • Balanced taste

Cons:

  • More expensive than other brands
  • Like others, only available for a limited time

Best Overall

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice

What you remember

Your pumpkin spice cereal and ice cream is because of this product, which started a seasonal obsession. Stock up before it goes bye-bye for another year.

Runner-Up: Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Spice

dunkin pumpkin

Like its chief competitor, Dunkin' has also gotten into the fall spirit with its take on pumpkin spice. It's offered both as a ground coffee and a drink to serve in its stores. Unlike Starbucks, you can complement your brew in-store with apple cider donuts and Munchkins.

Dunkin's version features 100 percent premium Arabia coffee, giving it a full body taste, hot and cold.

Pros:

  • Available across locations
  • Less expensive than Starbucks

Cons:

  • Tends to sell out early

Runner-Up

Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Spice

What's your favorite?

If you prefer Dunkin' to Starbucks, this is the brew for you.

Best K-Cup: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Caffe Latte

Starbucks K-cup pumpkin spice

If you can't get to your nearby Starbucks and still want a Pumpkin Spice Caffe Latte, this is the next best thing. Featuring the creaminess of dairy and real pumpkin and the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, this balanced Caffè Blend provides a special home treat.

Though not nearly as expensive as the Starbucks store version, this is one of the more costly K-Cups around. Plus, it requires a two-step prep process, which might not be ideal for everyone.

Regardless, this offers a great cup of coffee!

Pros:

  • Real pumpkin flavor
  • Real milk for an authentic latte taste

Cons:

  • More expensive
  • Two-step process

Best K-Cup

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Caffe Latte

Seasonal goodness, one cup at a time

Here's a yummy drink to savor each morning or during special fall events. You know you want to!

Best Flavor Add-In: Torani Pumpkin Pie Flavored Sauce

torani pumpkin pie sauce

Not everyone who loves pumpkin wants to drink coffee. To make everyone happy, consider Torani Pumpkin Pie Sauce. It's great for desserts, mixed drinks, teas, milkshakes, and yes, coffees.

Featuring a perfect mix of cinnamon and nutmeg spices, the sauce is packed 24 grams of sugar per serving, which is something to keep in mind whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or need to avoid.

Pros:

  • Great for lattes and blended cremes
  • Versatile uses

Cons:

  • Lots of sugar

Best Flavor Add-In

Torani Pumpkin Pie Sauce

Anything goes

For pumpkin lovers who might want to expand beyond coffee.

Best Creamer: Omega PowerCreamer

omega powercreamer

Keto-friendly, this pumpkin spice creamer helps promote instant energy throughout the day. Omega PowerCreamer features three powerful ingredients, organic coconut old, MCT oil, Stevia, and grass-fed Ghee. On the downside, it's around a buck per serving. Sugar Free. Lactose Free. Casein Free. Healthy Fats. Zero Carb. Gluten-Free.

Pros:

  • Keto
  • Includes MCT oil
  • No sugar and lactose-free

Cons:

  • Cost per serving

Best Creamer

Omega PowerCreamer

Feel better

Here's an excellent solution for anyone on a Keto diet. Look for Omega's other flavors on the market too.

Bottom line

The No. 1 pumpkin spice coffee flavor in the universe, the one from Starbucks, is still our favorite. There's nothing like waking up on a cold, fall day and smelling the aroma in the air! Pick up the ground version or stock up on K-Cups. Whatever you do, enjoy the season.

Do you need more persuasion? Starbucks Pumpkin Spice isn't going to be around forever. Before the holiday lights go up, it will be gone for another year.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Bryan M. Wolfe loves coffee products. When he's not getting a caffeine buzz, he enjoys being a dad who loves technology, especially anything new from Apple. Penn State (go Nittany Lions) graduate here, also a huge fan of the New England Patriots. Thanks for reading. @bryanmwolfe

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