Pumpkin spice season is officially back, even though fall is still more than a month away.<\/p>\n
Starbucks announced its fall menu will return to stores Tuesday, Aug. 25, bringing back its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte along with new and returning fall favorites.<\/p>\n
That means Houston-area customers can start sipping pumpkin spice while temperatures are still pushing toward the triple digits.<\/p>\n
And if it feels like fall is arriving earlier every year, you\u2019re not imagining it.<\/p>\n
The first day of astronomical fall in 2026 is Tuesday, Sept. 22 in Houston and across much of the United States. The autumnal equinox occurs at 7:05 p.m. Central Time that day.<\/p>\n
So when Starbucks\u2019 fall menu arrives Aug. 25, summer will technically have nearly another month to go.<\/p>\n
For many people, though, pumpkin spice has become an unofficial kickoff to the season.<\/p>\n
Starbucks\u2019 2026 lineup includes the returning Pumpkin Spice Latte, along with new pumpkin spice beverages, pecan-flavored favorites, banana bread-inspired drinks and a new Chaider, a cider-inspired take on chai. The company is also offering fall-themed food and limited-time merchandise.<\/p>\n
And Thanksgiving is already on the horizon<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re wondering how close we are to the holidays, Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26 this year.<\/p>\n
As of Wednesday, Aug. 19, that\u2019s 99 days away.<\/p>\n
That puts us in an interesting seasonal limbo: summer is still going strong in Houston, but pumpkin spice is back, Halloween decorations are starting to appear, and Thanksgiving is less than 100 days away.<\/p>\n
Is fall starting too early?<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the debate.<\/p>\n
For pumpkin spice fans, the earlier the better. But for others, August is still firmly summer, especially in Houston, where fall weather can feel a long way off.<\/p>\n
Starbucks has helped turn pumpkin spice into a cultural marker for the season, with the company calling the PSL one of its most iconic seasonal offerings.<\/p>\n
So, Houston: are you ready for pumpkin spice, or is it way too early for fall?<\/p>\n
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