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| Starbuck's |
Yeah for the season of Pumpkin Spice Latte! This is probably one of the few things I look forward to for Autumn/Fall every year (I dread the cold).
Traditionally, I drank Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte to mark the end of summer, and this year, I learned that McDonald's is offering their version of Pumpkin Spice Latte too! (I'm not sure whether they had offered it before... though).
To make this comparison fair, I ordered them both as they are (no added sugar, no enhancements)
Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte
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| Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte |
There is no doubt that Starbuck's is a Fall/Autumn staple, so here are some impressions I have drawn up in regards to comparison:
- has a strong bitter coffee aftertaste
- slightly stronger nutmeg
- slightly thicker
- orange looking drink
I'm surprised these were probably the only differences my mouth felt and tastebuds felt.
McDonald's Pumpkin Spice Latte
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| McDonald's |
Honestly... when I first had my first couple of sips, my brain was confused... they are both very similar in taste with a few exceptions.
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| Pumpkin Spice Latte with whipped cream |
notable differences:
- slightly sweeter
- no bitter aftertaste
- a bit runnier than Starbuck's
- looks like their other lattes
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| McDonald's PSL whipped cream mixed |
I am quite impressed with McDonald's PSL, despite using more artificial ingredients, it tastes very similar to Starbucks... if you are looking for a substitute for Starbucks, then McDonald's would be a fair choice.
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