Tis the season for the pumpkin spice latte, or PSL, for short.
And its got a cult following.
Just how popular is the orange gourd?
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Pumpkin products from muffins to pancakes to lattes bring in $500 million a year.
Heres how to save money on pumpkin spice lattes all autumn long.
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How to Save Money on Pumpkin Spice Lattes
1.
Join Starbucks Rewards
JoinStarbucks Rewardsto start getting free drinks including PSLs.
Earn one star per $1 you spend.
That extra shot of espresso, added flavor and morning bagel all come at a cost.
Plus there are other perks to the rewards program, such as free refills of brewed coffee or tea.
Buy Discounted Starbucks Gift Cards
Websites such asRaiseorGift Card Grannyand others can stretch your coffee dollars further.
Join My Panera
Panera has a perks program, too.
JoinMy Panerato get discounts and other customer rewards such as a free PSL.
Join Krispy Kreme Rewards
AtKrispy Kreme, dollars equal doughnuts, as well as custom coffees.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
Celebrate Your Fall Birthday
If youre a member ofStarbucks Rewards, youll enjoy a free drink on your birthday.
Why not make it a pumpkin spice latte?
Make a DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte
Indulge in a pumpkin spice latte anytime with thisgreat do-it-yourself recipefrom Farmgirl Gourmet.
Bring it almost to a boil, but avoid boiling (that will make it too thick).
Stir constantly, and it should start to froth in about a minute.
Add whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice on top, and indulge in your homemade creation.
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Add a cinnamon stick or two and turn the heat up a bit until it boils, whisking occasionally.
Kristen Pope is a former contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
She is the author of Rules for the Southern Rulebreaker: Missteps and Lessons Learned.
