Fall is here and that only means one thing, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks. Personally, I have never had a PSL before and have learned to never say that out loud within a block radius of a Starbucks, but I know most of you have so I am here to feed your addiction. The problem that many of us face in college is that we are on a budget and getting delicious things like a latte are a luxury. These drinks are considered a "luxury" for us because a venti PSL is $5.25 which means one coffee every day for one school week is already $26.25 and $105 a month. One may defend that they need their daily coffee fix, but lucky for you that problem has been solved and for a much cheaper price. No longer will you need to wait on a long line at Starbucks for an overpriced coffee because now you can make one even better in your kitchen. All the ingredients that are needed to make this coffee can be bought at your local food store or even Walmart. Grab your Keurig and begin your barista career today.
What you will need:
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla simple syrup
2 shots espresso or 1 cup of coffee
Whipped cream
Pumpkin spice to garnish (equal parts of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and ground clove) optional
How to make your own PSL:
Into a mason or microwave safe jar with a lid add:
1 cup of milk
1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice syrup
1 teaspoon of vanilla simple syrup Seal the jar and shake until the milk is frothy and has doubled in volume
Seal the jar and shake until the milk is frothy and has doubled in volume
Remove the lid and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until the milk is steamed
Pour the hot milk into either espresso or coffee and top with whipped cream and a pinch of pumpkin spice seasoning
Your time is very valuable, trust me I know. Luckily this homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is fast, affordable, and one of the easiest things you will do that week. Saving almost $27 a week just from coffee will allow you to take part in all of the fun and exciting things that Fall has to offer. Use that money and take a trip to Fear Forest, buy a Halloween costume, or go for a drive through the Virginia Safari Park. There are so many things to do in Harrisonburg during the Fall, so don't waste all of your money on a coffee.
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