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Starbucks and Dunkin' set return dates for popular pumpkin spice drinks

Nbcwashington · · 261 words · By Max Molski
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What to know about Starbucks and Dunkin' set return dates for popular pumpkin spice drinks

Starbucks and Dunkin' are bringing autumn to August.

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What happened

Starbucks and Dunkin' are bringing autumn to August.

Why it matters

The two coffee giants announced their popular pumpkin spice drinks will return this month.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Starbucks, meanwhile, announced on Monday that its famous Pumpkin Spice Latte will return on Aug. 25 as part of its seasonal lineup.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Starbucks announced the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte for August 25, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frappuccino is a line of blended iced coffee drinks sold by Starbucks. It may consist of coffee or coffee-free base, blended with ice and ingredients such as flavored syrups and usually topped with wh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frappuccino
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pumpkin Spice Spam is a limited edition variety of Spam produced by Hormel Foods. It was released online on 23 September 2019, the first day of autumn. Spam is one of many brands to release pumpkin …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin_Spice_Spam
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A pumpkin spice latte (PSL) is a coffee drink made with a mix of spice flavors (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), steamed milk, espresso, and often sugar, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin_spice_latte
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Claim 2: “There will also be new food items this fall — a Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket and a Hedgehog Cake Pop — alongside the returning Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin.”
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Three independent web sources confirm the new Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket, Hedgehog Cake Pop, and the returning Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — When the predecessor of international fast food restaurant chain Burger King (BK) first opened in 100000, its menu predominantly consisted of hamburgers, French fries, soft drinks, milkshakes, and des…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_King_products
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd is an Australian fast food franchise of the Burger King Corporation. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Competitive Foods Australia, with licensing from Restaurant Brands Interna…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Jack's
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (), or simply Purina, is an American subsidiary of the Swiss corporation Nestlé, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1893 by William H. Danforth, it produces and mar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestlé_Purina_PetCare
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Claim 3: “the new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha in 2026.”
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Multiple sources explicitly list the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha as new additions for 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taiwanese cuisine (Chinese: 臺灣料理; pinyin: Táiwān liàolǐ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-oân liāu-lí or 臺灣菜; Táiwāncài; Tâi-oân-chhài) is a popular style of food with several variations, including Chinese and that of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwanese_cuisine
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web search NEUTRAL — Starbucks is bringing back the Pumpkin Spice Latte—and releasing its fall menu—on Tuesday, August 25th. Its pumpkin drinks are back in full force, including the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin C…
https://www.purewow.com/food/starbucks-fall-drinks
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web search NEUTRAL — The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino blended beverage will also return. A new iced banana bread-flavored latte and chai drink will join the company's fall…
https://www.foxla.com/news/starbucks-reveals-pumpkin-spice-l…
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Claim 4: “Dunkin' shared in an Instagram post on Sunday that pumpkin is coming back on Aug. 19.”
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Multiple web sources provide conflicting dates for Dunkin's pumpkin return: one source says August 19, another says August 16, and a third says August 17.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matcha latte (抹茶ラテ) is a beverage made by combining matcha with milk or a milk substitute. It can be served hot or iced and is considered a tea-based counterpart to the traditional coffee latte. Match…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matcha_latte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Natalie Marshall is an American social media influencer known as Corporate Natalie. Marshall was named Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2023. In 2021, The Cut named Corporate Natalie as a TikToker to follow. She…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sharpe Family Singers are an American family musical group from Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The group has been described as a contemporary version of The Partridge Family and has built a significan…
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Claim 5: “Customers can already start enjoying Starbucks' fall flavors at grocery stores now.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic Starbucks corporate links (Menu, Careers) and does not specifically confirm the current availability of fall flavors in grocery stores.
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore our menu of handcrafted drinks, order ahead, sign up for Starbucks® Rewards, manage your gift card and more.
https://www.starbucks.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Check out Starbucks menu and get nutritional information about each menu item.
https://www.starbucks.com/menu
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web search NEUTRAL — Interested in a career at Starbucks? This is a great place to start. Learn about the jobs we offer, benefits, culture, and more.
https://careers.starbucks.com/
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Claim 6: “Starbucks also announced its PSL Society merchandise collection with new drinkware and a hat designed for PSL lovers.”
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Multiple sources confirm the launch of the 'PSL Society' merchandise collection including drinkware and a hat.
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web search NEUTRAL — The new Hedgehog Cake Pop features vanilla cake with chocolate icing.Starbucks also announced a limited-edition merchandise line called the PSL Society collection, which includes drinkware and a hat.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/starbucks-fall-2026…
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web search NEUTRAL — PSL fans rejoice! Starbucks has announced when its Pumpkin Spice Latte and other fall menu items will be returning this year.For the true PSL fans, Starbucks is also launching its PSL Society collecti…
https://www.foxla.com/news/starbucks-reveals-pumpkin-spice-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Starbucks has announced the commercial rollout of its autumn 2026 seasonal menu, scheduled to enter retail locations on 25 August 2026. The seasonal platform features the return of the Pumpkin Spice L…
https://www.fnb-x.com/news/starbucks-announces-autumn-2026-m…
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Claim 7: “Dunkin' will be the first of the two chains to bring pumpkin spice back this season starting Aug. 19.”
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While one source suggests August 19, others suggest August 16 or 17 for Dunkin'. Because the Dunkin' date is inconsistent across sources, the claim that it is the 'first' based specifically on August 19 is disputed by other evidence of an even earlier launch.
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Claim 8: “The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino blended beverage are among the returning drinks”
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Multiple sources confirm the return of the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Baskin-Robbins, Inc. is an American multinational chain of ice cream and cake specialty shops owned by Inspire Brands. Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in Glendale, Ca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baskin-Robbins
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frappuccino is a line of blended iced coffee drinks sold by Starbucks. It may consist of coffee or coffee-free base, blended with ice and ingredients such as flavored syrups and usually topped with wh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frappuccino
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A pumpkin spice latte (PSL) is a coffee drink made with a mix of spice flavors (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), steamed milk, espresso, and often sugar, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin_spice_latte
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Claim 9: “Starbucks' fall lineup also includes new pumpkin spice beverages, returning pecan-flavored items, banana bread-inspired drinks and the new Chaider, a cider-inspired take on chai.”
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Web search results confirm the inclusion of the 'Chaider' and banana bread-inspired drinks in the fall lineup.
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore our menu of handcrafted drinks, order ahead, sign up for Starbucks® Rewards, manage your gift card and more.
https://www.starbucks.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Check out Starbucks menu and get nutritional information about each menu item.
https://www.starbucks.com/menu
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web search NEUTRAL — Interested in a career at Starbucks? This is a great place to start. Learn about the jobs we offer, benefits, culture, and more.
https://careers.starbucks.com/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.