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It’s an exciting day for Starbucks lovers.

There’s a new Starbucks flavor in town for autumn — and we’re not talking about the perennial Pumpkin Spiced Latte — that could have many holding off on their orders of cold brews, iced lattes and Pike Place roasts.

Enter the Apple Crisp Macchiato: the new, cozy and flavorful Starbucks blend many could swoon over as they ease into cooler temps.

The drink — a caramel macchiato turned autumn that screams pumpkin patches, apple picking, cashmere sweaters and Halloween — is available hot or cold in the US and Canada starting Tuesday, for a limited time.

This isn’t the first time Starbucks has experimented with cozy, sweater weather flavors in a beverage launch. Of course, the PSL is a consistent seasonal favorite for many, but the company, for nearly 20 years, has whipped up other popular drinks just in time for fall: the Maple Pecan Latte, the Salted Caramel Mocha and the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew flavors.

All of which can cause long lines filled with caffeine-aspiring people. Because, after all, everyone loves pumpkin products for autumn.

Inspired by the popular pumpkin flavor, the Starbucks team wanted to experiment with apples, a sister flavor synonymous with leaves changing color. The team began “tasting and testing a bushel of apple-flavored favorites, including apple maple syrup, apple cider donuts and a variety of apple pies, cakes and crisps,” per Starbucks’ latest press release.

Eventually, the Apple Crisp Macchiato was born. Combining steamed milk marked with Starbucks’ signature espresso (macchiato means “marked” in Italian), the caramelized spiced apple drizzle is the cherry on top of the morning pick-me-up sundae.

“For many customers, Starbucks signals the start of the fall season and has inspired a cultural phenomenon around fall flavor and products,” said Raegan Powell, senior manager on the Starbucks research and development team. “Fall at Starbucks brings customers back to the nostalgic flavors of the season and our team used that inspiration to create a new flavor that celebrates those feelings of comfort and familiarity.”


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