In the month of October when Halloween is approaching, we could typically walk into any café and they’d offer the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I am a bit surprised to learn that this coffee drink may or may not contain pumpkin or pumpkin flavour. Instead, the essential ingredients in ‘Pumpkin Spice’ usually consist of a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove.
Although this beverage is very much in demand and a seasonal favorite, I have always found the combination of spices in the drink makes it taste strange – Cinnamon mixed with ginger, really?
But reputable sources say that there’s a link between smell and memory, and the festive smell of ‘Pumpkin Spice’ is said to trigger cozy and feel-good memories – as these memories are often associated with the holiday season.
So just the other day I went to the coffee shop and ordered one such latte….but nah…I have once again confirmed that the drink is not for me.
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