{"id":259624,"date":"2026-08-25T19:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/pumpkin-spice-is-back-at-starbucks-heres-how-to-maximize-your-purchase-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T19:00:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:00:44","slug":"pumpkin-spice-is-back-at-starbucks-heres-how-to-maximize-your-purchase-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/pumpkin-spice-is-back-at-starbucks-heres-how-to-maximize-your-purchase-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks \u2014 here&#8217;s how to maximize your purchase &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It may still be the dog days of summer, but if you&#8217;re ready to dream about fall foliage and cooler weather \u2014 like this South Floridian \u2014 you&#8217;re in luck.<\/p>\n<p>Starbucks has brought back its renowned pumpkin spice latte and other fall delights, giving you the perfect reason to start thinking ahead to the next season.<\/p>\n<p>And fortunately, there are a number of ways you can make the most of your pumpkin-flavored purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know about this exciting development.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Starbucks&#8217; pumpkin menu is back<\/h2>\n<p>As of Tuesday, Aug. 25, you can now order Starbucks&#8217; full line of pumpkin-themed drinks at locations across the U.S. While the pumpkin spice latte (and its iced cousin) get most of the attention, there&#8217;s an array of other items on offer, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iced pumpkin cream shaken espresso<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin cream cold brew<\/li>\n<li>Iced pumpkin cream matcha<\/li>\n<li>Iced pumpkin cream chai<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin spice frappuccino<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if that&#8217;s not enough, you can also pick up a pumpkin cream cheese muffin to round out the fall flavor explosion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How to maximize your Starbucks purchase<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to indulge in some pumpkin delights today (or any time in the weeks to come), there are a number of ways to make the most of your purchase.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks. NICK EWEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>First, make sure you&#8217;ve signed up for the <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/starbucks-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starbucks Rewards program<\/a><\/span>, which was <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/starbucks-rewards-introduces-elite-status-tiers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overhauled earlier in the year<\/a><\/span>. For entry-level Green members, you&#8217;ll earn 1 Star per dollar spent on purchases, along with bonus Stars when you reload your Starbucks account balance. You can then redeem your Stars starting at 25 Stars (for a drink modification worth up to a dollar).<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__YVxAW tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__pcgxg tw-relative tw-overflow-hidden tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"md:tw-absolute md:tw-inset-0 md:tw-size-full md:tw-object-cover md:tw-object-center\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__xvcP4\">\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-606422965 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-606422965 EmailCapture_confirmation__AJ4nI EmailCapture_noCheckbox__2BHzb   &#10;          \">\n<div class=\"tw-space-y-4\">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Second, be sure to use a card that offers <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bonus rewards on dining purchases<\/a><\/span> \u2014 whether you&#8217;re reloading your balance or paying in-store. Starbucks does code as a restaurant purchase, so you can use a card like the <span data-article-product-link=\"\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6344?name=American Express\u00ae Gold Card&amp;pid=6344?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span> to earn 4 points per dollar spent (on up to $50,000 in purchases at restaurants worldwide each calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).<\/p>\n<p>Or, since we&#8217;re getting near the end of the month, this could also be a good time to swipe your <span data-article-product-link=\"\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6396?name=Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card&amp;pid=6396?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span>. The card offers up to $25 in statement credits for dining purchases worldwide each month (up to $300 each calendar year), and our tests have found that reloading your Starbucks account will trigger this benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, make sure you&#8217;ve linked your <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-delta-skymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a><\/span> and <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/award-travelers-guide-to-marriott-bonvoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a><\/span> accounts to your Starbucks Rewards profile. As of Aug. 5, you can now earn 1 Delta SkyMile for every dollar spent \u2014 as long as you&#8217;ve taken at least one Delta Air Lines flight in the previous 12 months. You&#8217;ll also enjoy double Stars on a day when you take a Delta flight.<\/p>\n<p>Marriott&#8217;s partnership with Starbucks unlocks double Stars on qualifying purchases during eligible stays at Marriott Bonvoy properties, and you can also earn bonus Marriott points during a Marriott Bonvoy week, which happens once per month (the next one is Sept. 21 to 27).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Pumpkin season is back at Starbucks, and while some may lament the early arrival \u2014 we still have nearly four weeks before the official start of fall \u2014 I (for one) am thrilled for its return.<\/p>\n<p>Just be sure to use the above tips to make the most of your purchases this fall! And let us know in the comments below if you&#8217;ll be swinging by your local Starbucks in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may still be the dog days of summer, but if you&#8217;re ready to dream about fall foliage and cooler weather \u2014 like this South Floridian \u2014 you&#8217;re in luck. 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