Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Still Has Dairy. Peet’s Steps It Up with New Vegan Pumpkin Oat Foam Cold Brew 

Starbucks’ cult-classic Pumpkin Spice Latte has been round since 2003.  Within the practically 20 years since its inception, the espresso behemoth has expanded its non-dairy milk choices and launched various vegan-friendly choices (comparable to this summer time’s Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso). Nevertheless it has but to take away the dairy in its Pumpkin Spice Syrup, making the autumn favourite not possible to order vegan (at the very least, not within the States. The UK has a vegan version). Whereas not as far-reaching as Starbucks, Peet’s Espresso is placing the strain on this fall. Recognized for its darkish roast espresso, the chain is leaning into the pumpkin craze with its new vegan-friendly Pumpkin Oat Foam Chilly Brew, now accessible in any respect taking part Peet’s espresso counters. 

Peet’s Espresso has 339 areas within the US, with a overwhelming majority (69 %) of its shops in California. Whereas this quantity doesn’t compete with Starbucks’ practically 15,000 espresso retailers within the US, Peet’s is posturing to develop into a competitor by creating its personal, dairy-free tackle Starbucks’ chilly foam beverage idea. The Seattle-born chain has launched various chilled caffeinated drinks topped with sweetened, dairy-based chilly foam. At Starbucks, it’s not doable to order a dairy-free model, however what’s not possible at Starbucks is now doable at Peet’s. 

Peet’s Espresso does pumpkin spice proper

The brand new Peet’s Pumpkin Oat Foam Chilly Brew offers the flavors of fall within the lasting warmth of late summer time. The vegan-as-is beverage is made with the chain’s Baridi Mix chilly brew espresso that’s layered with a sweetened pumpkin pie spice microfoam created from oat milk. The chain’s traditional Pumpkin Latte has additionally returned to espresso store menus. In contrast to the Starbucks unique, Peet’s pumpkin-flavored latte may be ordered vegan by swapping non-dairy milk (oat, almond, or soy) for cow’s milk. 

Peet’s simply launched different non-pumpkin flavored drinks for the autumn season, embody the Maple Latte and the Maple Oat Frappé. The Frappé—an ice-blended, caffeinated beverage— is vegan as-is, and the Maple Latte can simply be veganized by ordering with non-dairy milk. 

Peet’s fall drinks can be found till November 2. 

Vegan at Peet’s Espresso

Plant-based Peet’s prospects have loved a gradual collection of vegan choices all through the years. The chain was the primary to introduce a coconut-based, dairy-free whipped cream again in 2016. Whereas this candy topping has been discontinued, different vegan choices have lasted the check of time. Peet’s bakery instances usually characteristic at the very least one vegan choice past the usual plain bagel and oatmeal (although Peet’s has these, too). Relying on the situation, one can discover a vegan peanut butter cookie, blueberry oat bran muffin, Guittard chocolate brownie, and extra. 

In 2021, a savory merchandise joined these candy baked items. On the heels of Starbucks’ Plant Powered Breakfast Sandwich (which was solely accessible in choose check markets), Peet’s launched its personal model nationwide. The Every part Plant-Based mostly Sandwich is a vegan breakfast sandwich made with a Past Meat Sausage patty, folded JUST Egg, and melted plant-based cheese held collectively between an all the things bagel skinny. Opposite to the identify, this selection is obtainable in any respect hours of the day. 

Need extra fall beverage choices? Try our Essential Vegan Guide to Starbucks Fall Drinks. The PSL is probably not vegan, however there are nonetheless loads of different gadgets to select from. For extra pumpkin spice flavored choices, check out these 11 plant-based pumpkin spice products you may get proper now.