Meet the delicious autumn drink “Pumpkin Spice Latte”
With the arrival of the fall season, summer coffee-based drinks such as smoothies and cold brew are beginning to take a backseat. Now is the time to consume drinks that help us acclimatize, and at the same time, enchant our palate. They are qualities that fit wonderfully with the pumpkin spice latte, one of the most sought after preparations these days.
Originally, the pumpkin spice latte achieved its popularity thanks to starbucks, As a result of this, we now find it in all coffee consumption places. We can even get it in various parts of the world.
There are many surprising facts about this incredible drink, ranging from its origins to how it rose to popularity in recent years. As if that were not enough, we will reveal to you how you can prepare it at home like a professional. If all this interests you, then we invite you to continue reading.
How is the pumpkin spice latte born?
It is no secret that the United States, in addition to being one of the great world powers, also stands out for offering exquisite desserts and drinks. Starting with pumpkin pie, very popular during the holiday of Thanksgiving Day, and which serves as an appetizer for the long-awaited arrival of the pumpkin spice latte.
Let's go back in history a little. Specifically when European settlers first set foot in North America, and discovered pumpkin, which they adopted as an essential ingredient in their colonial cuisine. In fact, we can find North American recipes with pumpkins dating back to 1670, impressive, right?
It wasn't until the late 20th century that most pumpkin pies actually They were savory dishes.. Some of them were seasoned with thyme, oregano and rosemary.
In 1890, sweet spices began to appear in cookbooks especially for pumpkin pie spice, this being a novelty and at the same time, a fabulous mix. I'm sure you're wondering what these ingredients were. Well, it was cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and sometimes they added a little allspice. Over time, this recipe may have undergone some changes, the truth is that it is often made with these spices, with the purpose of giving it that special touch typical of the season.
Pumpkin spice and coffee new allies
In 2003, pumpkin spice was combined with coffee for the first time, and later it went on the market. This arises thanks to Peter Dukes, a Starbucks employee, who was asked to create a new drink for the holiday season, to be offered alongside the eggnog latte and the peppermint mocha.
Dukes, while searching for an excellent recipe, came up with the idea of mixing an espresso with textured milk, and a pumpkin spice sauce with nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. To finish, I served it with a glass of whipped cream and a touch of pumpkin spice.
This version was initially sold in approximately 100 stores in Vancouver and Washington D.C, where it exceeded expectations becoming one of the most popular drinks. Currently we can get the pumpkin spice latte in Starbucks chains in more than 50 countries.
Since its launch in 2003, this coffee company has managed to raise approximately 1.4 billion dollars. Since, more than 200 million units have been sold over 12 years, from 2003 to 2015. The chain agreed to include natural pumpkin in 2015, while the other ingredients, including the spice mix, have remained largely intact for 20 years.
Although Starbucks is the promoter of this drink, this has not prevented other coffee establishments from recreating this preparation, but with certain modifications. It is even very popular in the most visited chains as well as in those independent establishments.
Make a pumpkin spice latte at home
In this season, where to consume a hot drink with that fascinating touch of sweetness, as is the case of pumpkin spice latte, may be our most frequent craving. But since we are going through a global pandemic, leaving home to fulfill our whim will be somewhat complicated.
That is why we have decided to share with you the recipe for this drink, which once you take the first sip you will feel like you are in Starbucks, with the only difference being that you will be in the comfort of your kitchen and in your pajamas.
Now, the trick is to use good coffee, which must be 100% natural, free of contaminants. If you don't know which one to decide on, we invite you to visit our coffee catalog and select the specialty of your preference. You should also add some pumpkin puree, milk, whipped cream and spices. You can give it those personal touches, such as modifying the amounts of sugars, controlling the spices or replacing the cream with milk foam.
Once you have all the ingredients at home, you must add the following quantities:
- 30ml natural pumpkin puree, purchased or homemade
-12g sugar or sweetener (Adapted to your preferences)
-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
-450 ml whole, semi-skimmed or vegetable milk
-70 ml freshly brewed coffee
-Whipped cream to taste
-Extra ground cinnamon to decorate
Preparation
The first thing we must do is place the pumpkin puree in a container, and begin to mix very well with the sugar or sweetener, and the spices. Subsequently, we add the milk or vegetable drink to a pot, and proceed to heat it without letting it boil, remember to stir it with a whisk.
Now, we proceed to add our freshly brewed espresso to the hot milk and mix it. Then we serve it in two cups, using the strainer to prevent residue from falling into the drink. As for the decoration, we have to do it with whipped cream (to taste) and preferably homemade, place a little cinnamon on top and that's it! It's time to enjoy our pumpkin spice latte.
You can enjoy this delicious drink, alone or in the company of your friends, who we are more than sure will love.
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