Fall in Love with Starbucks Fall Flavors at Home

For the Love of Fall

There is a lot to love about the Fall season. The cooler weather, the kids going back to school, the crunchy fall leaves, the pumpkin patches and hay rides and of course…Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Can I get an “all hail the PSL!” However, since I do have four children and a load of responsibilities, I don’t always have time to wait in the half hour or longer Starbucks coffee shop line. That’s why having Starbucks Fall Blend and Pumpkin Spice Latte K-Cup® Pods ready to brew in my Keurig at home is a lifesaver. Well, it doesn’t actually save my life but for a tired and busy mom of four it certainly seems like I couldn’t live without Starbucks. This blog post was sponsored by Starbucks but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

Savor Every Sip of Fall

Even though we don’t have the opportunity to experience drastic weather changes in Southern California, I am thankful that we do experience some. Enough weather changes to enjoy a hot cup of Starbucks Fall Blend coffee while reading a magazine and wearing shorts at least (haha). My mom lives in Oklahoma and she would trade her snow filled Fall days for a Southern California Fall day any day. I love savoring every sip of Fall. After I drop the three oldest kids off at school and it’s just me and my youngest at home, I like to brew a nice cup of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte K-cup® Pods in my Keurig to give me a mid-morning pick-me-up. It’s just what I need to feel energized while enjoying the Fall season.

Whenever I do need to refile my Starbucks Keurig pod stash, I head to Walmart for the largest selection at the best prices. Starbucks Reward offer: Offer: Savor fall flavors and 75 Stars when you buy (3) qualifying Starbucks products at Walmart. Find out how by going to: Starbucks Reward Offer at Walmart.

The Four Coffee Tasting Characteristics

Did you know there’s a way to truly taste your Starbucks coffee for optimal enjoyment and #SavorEverySip? I know I love the aroma! Below is a list of the best ways to enjoy cofee tasting characterists.

1. Aroma: the way a coffee smells. Sometimes subtle, aromas can be earthy, spicy, nutty, floral, etc. and are directly related to the coffee’s flavor

2. Acidity: the tanginess or tartness of the coffee (not the pH level) described as low, medium or high. Acidity is a lively, palate cleansing characteristic you’ll taste and feel on the sides and tips of your tongue and sometimes the back of your jawbone, like when you taste citrus fruits. Coffees with high acidity are described as bright, tangy and crisp with a clean finish. Low acidity coffees feel smooth in your mouth and linger.

3. Body: the weight of a coffee on your tongue, described as light, medium or full. Like comparing non-fat milk with whole milk, light-bodied coffees feel light on the tongue and have a clean finish. Full-bodied coffees feel heavier and have lingering flavors.

4. Flavor: the way a coffee tastes. Sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle,
flavors can vary greatly between coffees –from citrus to cocoa to berry, to name a few –and register in different parts of your mouth.

Now you know that you can enjoy a fresh and hot cup of Starbucks fall flavors at home and for short: #StarbucksAtHome. With a quick trip to Walmart you’ll be all set!