Secret Starbucks pumpkin cheesecake frappuccino - it's better than a pumpkin spice latte

You just need to know what to ask for

It's back and even better (Instagram/gnohznaij)

Today’s the day. The iconic drink of autumn, the milky beverage we’ve all been waiting for, the hug in a mug that symbolises the start of the best season of all is back.

All hail the return of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte.

If you’re craving that sweet pumpkin spiced goodness but aren’t quite ready for a rich, hot drink, then fear not: you just need to get the pumpkin cheesecake frappuccino instead.

The frappuccino is a secret Starbucks item, meaning it’s not technically on the menu and you’ll need to ask baristas for exactly what you want.

What you need to order is a creme-based Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino with a pump of Cinnamon Dolce syrup, a scoop of vanilla bean powder and a pump of white mocha sauce, according to Delish.

Or if you want a slightly lighter option, ask for a vanilla bean Frappuccino with two pumps of pumpkin sauce.

It’s decadent and sweet, whilst being creamy and refreshing, not forgetting that hint of autumnal spice.

Of course, there are various secret drinks you can ask for at Starbucks with pumpkin flavour - try a pumpkin chai (a chai latte with whipped cream, pumpkin spice topping and sea salt topping), an autumnal iced tea (a Teavana shaken iced black tea with coconut milk instead of water, two pumps of pumpkin spice syrup, two pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup, and one dried orange slice) or a pumpkin spice hot chocolate (simply hot chocolate with two pumps of pumpkin spice syrup).

The PSL has become associated with “basic” millennial women, who Instagram their Starbucks and savour every sip of pumpkin spice goodness.

Such a big deal is the PSL now that there’s even a countdown website, much like many people peruse in the run up to Christmas.

“Is it pumpkin spice season?” the website asks. And now the screen responds with a triumphant “YASSS!” - the basic girl’s enthusiastic answer of choice.

And people are loving the pumpkin frappuccinos as much as the lattes.

Forget Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.