Question 1

Is the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew available year-round?

Accepted Answer

No. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is a seasonal fall menu item at Starbucks, typically available from late August through November. It returns each year as part of the Starbucks fall lineup, which also includes the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte.

Question 2

What is the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam made of?

Accepted Answer

The Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam is made from a blend of pumpkin sauce, vanilla syrup, and cream, which is then cold-frothed to create a thick, velvety foam. It is finished with a dusting of Pumpkin Spice Topping — a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove — for that signature fall flavor and aroma.

Question 3

How much caffeine is in the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew?

Accepted Answer

A Grande (16 fl oz) Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew contains approximately 185 mg of caffeine, coming from the Starbucks Cold Brew coffee base. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam itself contains no caffeine, so all the caffeine comes from the cold brew portion of the drink.

Question 4

Can I reduce the calories in the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The most effective way to reduce calories is to ask for fewer pumps of vanilla syrup in the cold brew base, or to request a lighter layer of Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam. You can also ask for the foam to be made with a milk alternative, though this will slightly alter the texture and calorie count.

Question 5

What is the difference between the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Accepted Answer

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is an espresso-based hot drink made with steamed milk, pumpkin spice sauce, and whipped cream — it is warm, sweet, and milk-forward. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is a cold drink built on cold brew coffee with a lighter pumpkin cream foam on top. The Cold Brew version is bolder, less sweet, and lower in calories compared to the Pumpkin Spice Latte.