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I've decided I don't like Pumpkin Spice Lattes anymore. This was a very hard decision for me to make (read: mostly here and here). The fact is, they are just TOO SWEET (and I think the Starbucks version tastes a bit funny, too).
You know why Pumpkin lattes are so sweet? Because of how much syrup is in them. Starbucks adds four pumps of syrup for a medium! I asked for 3 and it was STILL too sweet. (That's not even that bad compared to a medium Salted Caramel Mocha which has EIGHT PUMPS OF SYRUP: four chocolate and four toffee nut.)
Now, to get the same wonderful pumpkin-spiciness in my coffee, I just add some pumpkin pie spice to my ground coffee beans in my coffee filter. And you know what? It's amazing! I don't measure, I just shake the spice in there and it flavors my coffee without any additional calories!
I am still intrigued by making my own syrup for homemade Pumpkin Lattes, but for now, this is perfect.
I urge you to give it a try! A couple of my friends add cinnamon to their coffee filter all year round. What a great way to add a little something extra to your coffee!
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You could also try this recipe too, if you want some actual pumpkin in that pumpkin spice coffee. :)
http://www.kimberlyloc.com/2011/09/26/recipe-of-the-week-homemade-pumpkin-spice-latte-the-kitchn/
When I made it, I didn't have pumpkin spice seasoning and failed at making my own, but I'm hoping to give it another try soon. Honestly though, your way is so much easier I think I'll be sticking with that! :)
I really do want to try making my own latte sometime, I just need to have some pumpkin handy (I know, I still haven't bought any this season!!!!!! What is wrong with me!?!?) :)
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