Ryan Woldt
@roastwestcoast.bsky.social
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The host of the Coffee People and Coffee Smarter Podcasts. Writes books, makes art, and posts about his dog.
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So uhh...I just impulsively decided to fact-check the official origin story for the pumpkin spice latte and it is A LIE or at least incorrect.
Starbucks claims to have invented it in 2003
But a coffee shop in Portland was selling them in 2001 (the earliest mention I can find)
Starbucks claims to have invented it in 2003
But a coffee shop in Portland was selling them in 2001 (the earliest mention I can find)
![Starbucks began developing the pumpkin spice latte in January 2003, following the success of winter beverages such as the peppermint mocha and eggnog latte. Peter Dukes, the company's Director of Espresso for the Americas, explained that developers recognized the appeal of pumpkin flavor, noting, "there wasn't anything around pumpkin at the time."[5] During development, Starbucks' team collaborated with food scientists to create four potential seasonal beverages...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pkjt2otk4svponrxpxbphl4h/bafkreidjia67rat6zwoewfp7fsb4xyeg772fao46wvbbflicrr36zvbb4i@jpeg)
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Ryan Woldt
@roastwestcoast.bsky.social
· Sep 25
The Coffee People Podcast: The Ice Age Trail Alliance Collab
Guest host, Roastar's Nick Schmitt, interviews Coffee People host Ryan Woldt and the Co-Founder of The Pinery Coffee Co. Nolan Baker about their collaboration to support the Ice Age Trail Alliance in ...
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