Pumpkin spice has had its day, drink experts confirm.
Try this warm and cozy flavor combo insteadyou need just 4 ingredients.
Pumpkin spice has reigned as the number one fall flavor for yearsuntil recently.
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Back in 2022, we predicted that it could be the start of pumpkin spice’s downfall.
Is the PSL Losing Steam?
I think its more about the feelings and emotions the drink conjures," he says.
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The nostalgic sentiments pumpkin spice evokes are strongbut so is the spice blend itself.
It just overpowers everything.
“That has propelled it to incredible heights of popularity.
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Younger generations are more adventurous and more open to complex flavors.”
In other words: The door is wide open for the next PSL to make its way in.
Whatever said beverage is, it has to trigger similar sentimental feelings, McIntyre says.
(It needs to impact people right in the feels.")
The future looks like coffee drinks that are less fussy and more minimalist, Cano continues.
The ingredients will still commemorate the season but also complement and celebrate coffees natural acidity and sweetness.
The drink that checks all of those boxes?
Instead of ordering a PSL (again), heres how to DIY your BSOL.
Stir to combine, and then again occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat, allow to cool, and transfer to a Mason jar.
Refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.
