The Real Pumpkin Spice

The clock strikes fall, and it's pumpkin spice mania. & we get it.

What is better than a spiced latte on a crisp fall day, as you break out your cozy sweaters and the leaves start to turn. It's peak fall.

However, what you probably haven't thought about it what exactly is in those ever popular "Pumpkin Spiced Lattes". We'll break it down for you here, and we've also included our favorite DIY pumpkin spice recipe.

It's probably not surprising that there are no actual "spices" listed on the ingredients or many of the most popular "Pumpkin Spice" lattes. Most of the "Pumpkin Spice Syrups" get their spicy flavor from natural or artificial flavors (which we all know now, are not so natural). If you've ever made a pumpkin pie, you'll notice that pumpkin really doesn't have much of a flavor (more like a squash) and it's really the spices that you associate the pumpkin pie flavor with, so you'd think they might want to use the real stuff!

And if you are actually drinking the real stuff, these spices pack a punch! So not only are you having a super tasty fall latte, but you're getting a whole host of good stuff from it.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Some studies have also found that it may have even more powerful benefits like lowering the risk of heart disease and reducing blood sugar levels.

Ginger

Did your mom ever feed you ginger when you were feeling sick? Well she was on to something! Ginger ha