Las Vegas: Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Fall-Inspired Drinks Have Started

Pumpkin spice and fall flavors during this August heat? Count us in.

If you're hankering for a toasty-flavored drink that reminds you of crisp autumn air then we have splendid news for you.

Dunkin' Donuts will be rolling out its fall menu tomorrow Aug. 17, according to its website.

The donut-and-coffee chain will bring back some of its signature and fan-favorite items on the fall menu.

According to Dunkin' Donuts' newsroom, "fall isn't just a season, it's a lifestyle."

Items that are returning tomorrow include:

Along with this, the donut chain will unveil NEW items as part of their fall menu. These new items are the Blood Orange Dunkin Refresher and the Nutty Pumpkin Coffee.

Dunkin' will also have great deals for this upcoming season. Starting Aug. 17 until Sept. 13, you can enjoy a $3 medium Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew or a Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte. 

However, we know there's a group of people who absolutely refuse to order anything except Starbucks' cult-classic pumpkin spice latte. So you may be asking yourself, "When will Starbucks release their PSL-flavored drinks?"

Well, the answer isn't as clear cut.

According to EatThisNotThat.com, internet sleuths swirled around rumors that Starbucks will release their fall menu items on Aug. 30. But, these are -- as said before -- simply rumors, and the coffee giant hasn't released an official statement regarding the drop date for the pumpkin spice concoctions.

Despite this, you can still indulge in a PSL-flavored drink. Although we don't have a clear date for the actual Starbucks stores, grocery stores will start carrying fall-flavored items. And like Dunkin', Starbucks had to add new contenders in their fall-flavor roster.

New flavors will include Starbucks® Pumpkin Cream Nitro Cold Brew and Starbucks® Salted Caramel Mocha Flavored Coffee, according to a press release.

And don't worry. You can still expect the original flavors to be sitting on store shelves. Seasonal favorites include  Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee, Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Concentrate, Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Flavored Creamer, Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Flavored Non-Dairy Creamer, and Starbucks® Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte. Enjoy!

I think it's safe to say that coffee is often a saving grace. And Las Vegas coffee shops have definitely helped us recover after a night out.

It's truly the perfect beverage that's available in multiple mediums. Hot, iced, sweet, bitter, frothy or blended; coffee can quench any type of caffeine craving.

Coffee is also a ritual for many of us, often signifying as the gong that starts our day. When we smell the brewing beans and hear the bubbling noise of the carburetor, memories are often pulled from the back of our minds about cornerstone moments in our lives.

Along with the memories and conversations that are associated with the amazing beverage, coffee is also symbol in many cultures. Whether it's the brewing method or the type of beans being used, coffee -- like most things -- vary across the world.

There are four types of coffee beans: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa. And according to CoffeeAffection.com, Arabica and Robusta are the most common and popular type of beans.

Arabica is known for having a smooth and complex flavor with a distinct lack of bitterness. Robusta, often associated with Vietnamese coffee, has a stronger and bolder flavor with a higher hint of bitterness laced within the coffee's profile.

The other and less common coffee beans, Liberica and Excelsa, have different flavor notes and are grown in Africa and Asia.

According to CoffeeAffection, Liberica beans "has a controversial and polarizing reputation for wild inconsistency. Those who’ve tried this rare variety either love it or hate it."

Some have described the flavor as nutty, woody and "burnt," with a backbite.

Excelsa beans have qualities that are a mixture of light and dark roast traits. These beans have tart and fruity flavors with a lighter aroma. Yet, these beans still have a depth of flavor.

There's also a science to the coffee brewing process that emphasizes and brings out certain flavors of the beans, which you can read more about here.

To celebrate our love of coffee, here are some of the best shops in Vegas.

Although this establishment focuses on lemonade, Wow Wow Lemonade serves cold brew that's simply to die for. The Blue Hawaii Cold Brew is amazing.

5808 Spring Mountain Rd, STE 104, Las Vegas, NV 89146

8470 W Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117

We recommend the sea salt coffee!

8520 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89123 and 6350 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146

7795 W Sahara Ave Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89117

5191 W Charleston Blvd Suite 185, Las Vegas, NV 89146

6850 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bbear-cafe-las-vegas

Here's a little option for those who still want caffeine with a matcha or tea latte twist.

3400 S Jones Blvd #3, Las Vegas, NV 89146

We recommend getting the death cream or the iced shaken almond milk latte. These two coffee drinks are subtly sweet, creamy and rich.

5590 Painted Mirage Rd suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89149

400 S Rampart Blvd #10165, Las Vegas, NV 89145

9420 W Sahara Ave suite 107, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Multiple locations across Las Vegas.

Located inside of the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S Maryland Pkwy #314, Las Vegas, NV 89169.

We recommend the horchata-flavored coffee drinks!

Although this eatery specializes in Cuban food, the bakery serves amazing Cuban Cafecito that's the perfect accompaniment to any baked good.

2590 East Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121, United States

4520 S Hualapai Way Ste 109, Las Vegas, NV 89147

1028 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Multiple locations across Las Vegas.