Pumpkin Spice Latte, But Make It Third Wave Coffee

Pumpkin spice season is here, and we’re upgrading the usual sugary latte with third wave coffee principles: source better beans, use real ingredients, and brew with precision.

With a Bruvi brewer, you can make a PSL and other pumpkin coffee favorites that actually taste like craft coffee, not candy- hot, iced, or cold brew style -without juggling multiple gadgets.

What “third wave” means for your PSL

Third wave coffee is all about transparency, quality, and technique. For pumpkin spice, that translates to:

• Better beans: a flavorful espresso or brewed coffee base that can stand up to spices
• Real ingredients: a balanced pumpkin syrup made from actual pumpkin and warm spices
• Cleaner extraction: consistent brewing that highlights sweetness and body, not bitterness

Bruvi helps you nail all three. The brewer scans the B-Pod and auto adjusts up to seven brew parameters for a dialed-in cup, and Hygienic Brewing sends coffee straight to your mug for pure flavor and no cross contamination.

Choose the right coffee base

Start with a flavor profile that complements pumpkin and baking spices.

• Espresso-forward PSL: Try Full Bloom, Euphoria Espresso or other chocolatey, medium-dark espresso pods for a classic café vibe
• Decaf espresso: Keep the ritual at night without the buzz; you’ll still get plenty of flavor with Oasis Decaf Espresso
• Balanced brewed coffee: A medium roast with caramel or nutty notes is perfect for a gentler, less sweet PSL.
• Low acid coffee option: Prefer something easier on the stomach? Choose a low-acid leaning roast, or make it as cold brew coffee for a naturally smoother cup.

Craft Pumpkin Syrup (the third wave way)

Skip the neon sauce. This small-batch syrup lets the coffee shine.

You’ll need

• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
• ¾ cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp each ground ginger and nutmeg
• Pinch of clove and a tiny pinch of salt

Simmer water, pumpkin, and sweetener over low heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in spices and vanilla, cool, then strain if you want a silkier texture. Refrigerate up to a week.

Recipe 1: Classic Third Wave Pumpkin Spice Latte (Hot)

1. Brew a double shot espresso with your preferred espresso pod.
2. Warm and froth 6–8 oz milk of choice.
3. Stir 1–2 tbsp pumpkin syrup into the espresso, then add milk.
4. Optional: dust with cinnamon or cocoa.

A chocolate-caramel espresso meets a restrained, real-pumpkin sweetness. The coffee, not the sugar, leads.

Recipe 2: Iced Pumpkin Shaken Espresso

1. Brew a double shot of espresso over 1 tbsp pumpkin syrup.
2. Add ice to a shaker, pour in espresso mixture, and shake 10–15 seconds until frothy.
3. Strain over fresh ice and top with a splash of oat or almond milk.

Barista tip: Shaking aerates the drink, brightening aromatics and giving café-style texture without extra sugar.

Recipe 3: Pumpkin Cold Foam Cold Brew

1. Brew cold brew coffee with your Bruvi.
2. Whisk or froth ¼ cup milk with 1 tsp pumpkin syrup until thick and glossy.
3. Pour cold brew over ice and top with pumpkin cold foam.

Cold brew’s round, low-acid profile makes spices taste plush and dessert-like without feeling heavy.

Recipe 4: Pumpkin Spice Americano Coffee (Light & Aromatic)

1. Pull a double espresso shot.
2. Add 6–8 oz hot water for an Americano.
3. Stir in 1 teaspoon pumpkin syrup and finish with an orange-zest twist or a pinch of cinnamon.

Less sweet, more spice. This version highlights espresso aromatics for a cozy, minimal-sugar cup.

Make it cleaner, make it better

• Cleaner extraction: Bruvi’s Auto Optimized Brewing helps avoid over-extraction, so your coffee stays sweet and balanced even with spices.
• Hygienic Brewing: Coffee brews in the pod, not in the machine, for pure flavor and less daily maintenance.
• Eco-minded end of life: Bruvi Guilt Free Toss® B-Pods are pre-portioned for less coffee waste and are designed to be tossed, because they degrade faster in the landfill without leaving microplastics behind. 
• Cost control: Brew café-level pumpkin drinks at home for a fraction of the cost. Lock in 15% savings with Auto Delivery.

Dial in like a barista

• Milk matters: Whole milk gives the glossiest microfoam, but oat and almond are fantastic with pumpkin.
• Heat sweetly: Keep milk under ~150°F; hotter milk flattens sweetness and spice.
• Balance: Start with 1 tbsp syrup for hot drinks and 1–2 tsp for Americanos. Add more only if needed.
• Spice smarter: Cinnamon is front and center; use clove sparingly to avoid overpowering the cup.

Ready to brew your best PSL?

Third wave pumpkin spice is about respect for the coffee, real ingredients, and clean technique. With Bruvi as your best single serve coffee maker for café-quality espresso, Americano coffee, and cold brew coffee, you can tailor every cup to your taste and keep the coffee in the spotlight.

Build your setup:

• Brewer and essentials: The Bruvi Bundle
• Explore coffees and espressos: B-Pods
• Keep it stocked: Auto Delivery