Falling for the PPK
Pumpkin Spice at Starbucks
Weirdly Pumpkin
Seasonal Potpourri
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The SSV learning journey now has this many more hours of training, including 3 more hours for the SSV first 30 and 8 hours for practice shifts.

What is 14 hours?

100

Pumpkin Spice earned this nickname with consumers, based on the code written on the side of the cup.

What is PSL?

100

After the success of the pumpkin spice latte McDonalds introduced their own competing latte for the fall season of this year, good thing the world didn’t end the year prior!

When is 2013?

100

Unlike our Thanksgiving blend, Casi Cielo beans come from only Guatemala making it this type of coffee, something you wouldn’t expect from a blend.

What is 'Single Origin'?

200

Based on Partner and Customer feedback this returning fall beverage is now made with Blonde espresso and Oat Milk.

What is the Apple Crisp Macchiato? 

200

Peter Dukes is credited with introducing the Pumpkin spice latte to test markets during the fall of this year, with the drink hitting all North American stores the next.

When is 2003?

200

Although it was just a joke hatched by their social media team, this brand of canned protein caught a lot of attention from people hoping to try their new Pumpkin Spice Flavour.

What is Spam?

200

Described as having a “buttery caramel” flavour on our beverage card, this un-caffeinated hot-drink will really “spice” up your life on a cold autumn night.

What is the Caramel Apple Spice?

300

Using our merchandise, Starbucks is hoping to tell a story with more frequent refreshes through the period, affectionately referred to as this.

What are Chapters?

300

During their research into creating the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Peter’s team would pour espresso shots over different recipes of this dessert pastry to find the perfect flavour pairing.

What is a Pumpkin Pie?

300

This stove top instant noodle brand introduced a pumpkin spice product that left many consumers wondering, Why?

What is Kraft Dinner?

300

Our Thanksgiving coffee blend is a combination of coffees from Guatemala, Indonesia and this African country credited with the origin of the coffee bean.

What is Ethiopia?

400

Due to shelf-life standards and an abundance of caution, this pastry will no longer be eligible for donation this fall.

What is the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin?

400

In 2015 Starbucks added this to their Pumpkin Spice sauce based on customer feedback, although they did admit that this ingredient didn’t affect the flavour.

What are pumpkins?

400

Called “Fall Frolic” this pumpkin spice scented product brought to us by Purina brings a fall ambiance to your feline friend’s private moments.

What is Kitty Litter?

400

Blue for adventure, Green for fortune and Purple for Magic, this Halloween Frappuccino was ready to answer any of your questions, but the Starbucks marketing team had to remind everyone to not take the predictions so seriously.

What is the Crystal Ball Frappuccino? 

500

Celebrated on Sept 29th, this day is all but a holiday for Starbucks partners and its customers.

What is National Coffee Day?

500

Traditionally Pumpkin Spice is a blend of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and this spice that can also be found in toothpastes, soaps, and other cosmetics.

What is Clove?

500

Potentially pairing well with pumpkin spice hummus, this snack food brand launched a pumpkin pie flavour as well as other notable Thanksgiving flavours such as Turkey and Stuffing.

What is Pringles?

500

From February 1st 2011 to August 1st 2011 Starbucks offered to exchange out this product for a free 12oz ground bag of house blend for any customers who were not satisfied with its quality, almost two years after its appearance at Starbucks.

What is VIA Instant Coffee?