Caramel Pumpkin Latte #CoffeeBuzz

September 26, 2014 - By Chrissy

Monday, September 29th is International Coffee Day! I think that gives us permission to drink coffee ALL day long! Right?! We can indulge on that hot delicious drink without feeling bad or even better you can create a fancy new coffee recipe like our Caramel Pumpkin Latte that’s the perfect fall drink.

Have you ever tried combining the flavors of caramel, pumpkin and coffee? It’s amazing and my new favorite cool weather drink. You can find the recipe below as well as some awesome information on how YOU can WIN a Verismo Coffee System for yourself!

How to Make Caramel Pumpkin Latte

Ingredients You Need

1 Espresso Verismo Pod
1 Milk Verismo Pod
3 Tablespoons Caramel (I used Caramel Ice Cream topping)
1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
Whip Cream

Instructions

Step 1 – Brew the Espresso Verismo Pod into a mug

Step 2 – Add the Milk Pod

Step 3 – Mix in the Pumpkin Pie Spice and 2 Tablespoons of Caramel

Step 4 – Top with Whip Cream and a tablespoon of Caramel. Enjoy!

This is such an easy and very fall tasting drink. You’re going to love it and how easy the Verismo System is to use! You can find more information about it listed below.

Information about the Verismo System by Starbucks

Starbucks® Verismo™ 580 Brewer with piano black finish has an integrated rinse function that keeps the machine clean and operates at high pressure. Brewer has a height adjustable drip tray and automatically shuts down after 5 min to save energy.

High-pressure brewing system heats up and is ready to make Starbucks-quality beverages in less than 15 seconds
Integrated rinse function helps keep machine clean
Height-adjustable drip tray accommodates different sized cups
Auto-off activates after 5 minutes to save energy
Easily removable water tank makes refilling simple
Built-in used pod removal automatically moves up to 10 pods to storage for easy cleanup
Easy to make plenty of your favorite drinks at home
Enjoy everything from caffè lattes and espresso to brewed coffee. You can also use our milk pods for a rich, creamy hot cup of steamed milk

“Pick Me Up Hour” Twitter Giveaway:

Be sure to find me on Twitter Monday, September 29th for International Coffee Day where I’ll be giving away THREE of these coffee systems. During the times of (9am, 12pm, or 3pm EST), I’ll be sending out Tweets about the giveaway and all you need to do is RT or answer questions to be entered to win! Be sure to follow me at @cmaetaylor and @Staples with #CoffeeBuzz!

Good Luck!

Thanks to Staples for making International Coffee Day a SWEET success! I’m loving this new machine AND recipe!