Who would have thought a Starbucks drink could be so controversial? The Caramel Apple Spice (CAS) was a standard Starbucks staple until its discontinuation on August 26, 2025, when it did not appear on the Fall launch menu. The drink was a warm reminder of Fall for many CAS enthusiasts who were outraged by the removal. The company decided to focus on its other Fall flavors, such as pecan and pumpkin. The CAS could not compete with the popularity of these flavors. Certain Starbucks locations, like the ones located in Targets, still might be able to make the beverage since they have leftover ingredients. Unfortunately, this is not a guarantee, but baristas can give some recommendations as an alternative.

Alex: Sugar-free vanilla raspberry cold brew or an iced americano

• This drink features our cold brew made with half sugar-free vanilla syrup and raspberry cream cold foam.
• An americano is made with water and shots of espresso.

Abby – Oat milk brown sugar chai with pumpkin cream cold foam

• A chai made with oatmilk, brown sugar syrup, and pumpkin cream cold foam

Maya: Pumpkin cream chai with oat milk

• A chai made with oat milk and pumpkin cream cold foam.

Nadia – Pumpkin cream chai

• The same as Mayas, except it is made with 2% milk.

Kassidy – Iced pumpkin white mocha

• This drink is a latte made with both white mocha and pumpkin syrup. Specify if you want the pumpkin syrup in the drink or as cold foam! 

Siavy – Iced pecan crunch oat milk latte

• This drink is made with blonde espresso shots, oat milk, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and is sprinkled with the pecan crunch topping.