Starbucks sets U.S. fall drop Sept. 29

Starbucks is extending its U.S. fall menu with a second seasonal release later this month. The company said on August 31 that stores in the United States will add a new iced espresso drink called the Aerocano on September 29, along with three mini pies in pecan, pumpkin and apple crumble flavors. Starbucks described the drink as Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and a cascading effect in the cup. The move follows the company’s broader U.S. fall launch on August 25, when Pumpkin Spice Latte and other seasonal drinks returned. ### What exactly is Starbucks adding on September 29? September 29 is the date Starbucks gave for the next U.S. menu drop. The company said the release will include one new beverage — the Aerocano — and three new bakery items sold as mini pies. Those pies are inspired by classic fall flavors: pecan, pumpkin and apple crumble. (about.starbucks.com) The Aerocano is an iced espresso drink rather than a pumpkin beverage. Starbucks said it uses Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped, producing a smooth texture, a layer of light foam and a visible cascading effect as the drink settles. ### How does this fit into Starbucks’ 2026 fall rollout? August 25 was the start of Starbucks’ main U.S. fall menu for 2026. (about.starbucks.com) That earlier launch brought back Pumpkin Spice Latte and added other seasonal drinks, food and merchandise, according to Starbucks’ fall menu announcements and menu pages. August 31 is when Starbucks publicly framed the Aerocano and mini pies as an additional fall wave rather than the first release. (about.starbucks.com) On its corporate stories site, the company said “fall is just getting started” and presented the September 29 additions as a continuation of the season’s lineup. ### Where did the Aerocano come from? (about.starbucks.com) Starbucks Korea introduced the Aerocano earlier in 2026. On its Asia stories site, Starbucks said the drink was launched in South Korea as a handcrafted iced beverage with a creamy texture and fuller body, part of a broader effort to expand coffee customization and core espresso offerings. The U.S. version now appears to bring that format into Starbucks’ domestic fall menu. (about.starbucks.com) That is an inference based on Starbucks’ separate Korea and U.S. announcements describing the same drink name and similar texture-focused preparation. ### What is happening outside the United States? September 1 was the start date Tata Starbucks gave for its seasonal menu in India. (stories.starbucks.com) Trade coverage citing the company said the India lineup includes the return of Pumpkin Spice Latte as well as Aerocano and Chocolate Kunafa Frappuccino. Starbucks’ Asia sites also show that seasonal beverage rollouts are varying by market. (about.starbucks.com) In South Korea, the company has highlighted the Aerocano and other localized drinks, while India’s seasonal menu mixes global fall items with region-specific offerings. ### Where will customers see the new items next? Starbucks said U.S. customers can expect the Aerocano and the three mini pies in stores beginning September 29. (konexionetwork.com) The company’s menu and fall landing pages are the places where new seasonal items typically appear as launches go live. September 29 is the next named milestone in Starbucks’ U.S. fall calendar. (stories.starbucks.com) In India, Tata Starbucks said its seasonal menu has been available since September 1. (about.starbucks.com)