It is the taste of autumn….but maybe it can be even better with cannabis?
Pumpkin spice season is here — that cinnamon-swirled, nutmeg-scented stretch of the year when every café, candle, and cookie seems dipped in orange nostalgia. From Starbucks to the grocery aisle, it is everyone. But while the once-beloved latte may have lost some of its original sparkle, a new ingredient is giving the fall favorite a modern refresh. Here is how marijuana can make a special pumpkin spice.
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As cannabis legalization continues to expand, creative home mixologists and craft brands are adding THC- or CBD-infused oils into their autumn drinks and desserts, giving pumpkin spice a calming, mood-boosting makeover. For millennials, who grew up with both Starbucks and social change, it’s the perfect marriage of comfort and consciousness — a familiar flavor with a fresh, functional edge.
When pumpkin spice first appeared in the early 2000s, it was a cozy novelty that symbolized sweater weather and self-care. Two decades later, the craze has cooled. Over-saturation — from pumpkin-flavored dog treats to room sprays — has dulled the magic. According to recent consumer surveys, younger buyers say pumpkin spice feels “overdone,” while nearly half of Gen Z and millennials prefer “new flavor experiences” inspired by wellness and botanicals.
Enter cannabis. With its herbal notes, stress-reducing benefits, and growing mainstream acceptance, marijuana oil offers a sophisticated upgrade to the tired latte routine. Brands like Kiva, CANN, and Good Day Farm are experimenting with infused fall chocolates, gummies, and seasonal beverages promising calm rather than caffeine jitters.
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Want to give your cup a little lift? Try this simple cannabis twist on the classic PSL.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat or almond milk
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- ¼ tsp each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove
- 1 shot espresso (or strong coffee)
- 1–2 drops of cannabis oil (start small and adjust for tolerance)
Create
- Heat the milk, pumpkin, and spices in a saucepan over medium heat until warm
- Stir in espresso and sweetener
- Remove from heat and whisk in cannabis oil
- Pour into a mug, top with frothed milk or whipped cream, and sprinkle a little cinnamon
The result? A soothing, aromatic drink that captures the cozy essence of fall — with a mellow, modern buzz. Forget the sugar rush and seasonal hype: this year, let your pumpkin spice chill you out instead of just waking you up.
