Nothing brings up the Halloween spirit more than Starbucks Taste of October Frappuccino. Let us see how it is made.

If my memory serves me well, the month of October used to be one of the most awaited months as a child. After all, which kid doesn’t love Halloween? I liked it because of the treats I would get and because this was when pumpkins came into season. My mother used to make the best meals and drinks from pumpkin. When I had that Starbucks had the Taste of October Frappuccino, which has pumpkin, I just had to try it out. Read on to find out more about this lovely drink.

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Brief history of the drink

Pumpkins have been a massive part of Halloween traditions worldwide, especially in the United States. When Starbucks came up with the Frappuccino in the 1990s, it was welcome by many. Since Starbucks has dedicated its resources to coming up with unique flavor profiles that are popular among its customers, the Taste of October Frappuccino is most certainly among the favorites.

Is Taste of October Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, the Taste of October Frappuccino is still available on the Starbucks menu, but it’s a seasonal menu item in some places. This Frappuccino cannot be found on Starbucks’ regular menu and can only be found on the secret menu.

Starbucks Taste of October Overview

What’s in a Taste of October Frappuccino – (ingredients)

Ingredients

What’s in a Taste of October Frappuccino? The Taste of October Frappuccino is made from a pumpkin spice Frappuccino but has a few distinct differences brought by the extra syrups and toppings added.

Pumpkin spice sauce: the Frappuccino gets all its flavor from this sauce as it has been made with suitable blends of ingredients to make for a pleasant and heartwarming drink.
Espresso shot: espresso adds much-needed caffeine to the drink, which many people go for at Starbucks.
Hazelnut syrup: the taste of hazelnut in the drinks adds a lovely and well-needed nutty flavor to the drink
Cinnamon dolce syrup: cinnamon is a spice well known to be used in many beverages, and it adds a nice spicy flavor to the Frappuccino
Milk: Starbucks adds plant-based or animal milk to all its frappuccinos.

Starbucks Taste of October Frappuccino: sizes, nutrition, caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

The Taste of October Frappuccino comes in three different sizes; venti cup (which is about 24 ounces), Grande cup (which is about 16 ounces), and tall cup (which is about 12 ounces)

Nutritional facts

The nutrients in each cup will vary significantly depending on the cup size. However, this is not the best drink for your health because of the number of calories in it.

Calorie Content Calories from fat	422 140
Nutrient content (per Grande serving)	% of Daily Value
Total fat 5 g Trans fat 0 g Saturated fat 8 g	19 % 0 % 45 %
Total carbohydrates 67 g Sugar 65 g Dietary fiber 0 g	24 %
Proteins 7g	–
Cholesterol 52 mg	19%
Sodium 280mg	–
Caffeine 101mg	–

Caffeine content

The taste of October, a coffee-based frappuccino, has a significant amount of caffeine, as you can see in the table above. This drink would not be best for anyone with any caffeine-related health issues.

So, what does Taste of October Frappuccino taste like?

The taste of October Frappuccino is all about the spicy tones and flavors; therefore, if you are looking for a milder experience drinking your beverages, this is probably not the best drink for you. The pumpkin spice syrup is the first layer of flavor that the Frappuccino has; it gives the drink a nice subtle layer of flavor. The cinnamon dolce syrup adds a pleasant earthy yet spicy flavor to the Frappuccino.

Ways to Customize Taste of October Frappuccino at Starbucks

Starbucks provides its customers with various options for customizing its drinks. The first would be the milk that you choose to have. Starbucks has a wide variety of plant-based milk to choose from if you cannot take cow’s milk. The other option is that all the syrups that Starbucks uses to make its drinks have sugar-free options.

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Starbucks Taste of October Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

You do not always have to leave the house whenever you have to get a drink at Starbucks because you can easily make them at home. This is how you can make Starbucks Taste of October Frappuccino at home.

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