The issue with cross-contamination is its unpredictability. Sipping away at a gluten-free drink, you're content and busy enjoying life — until BAM, you've somehow still been glutened. Instances like this are sadly quite common at Starbucks; it's empowering to learning the red flags and causes to assess these situations personally.

The pumpkin spice season is here, at least at Starbucks, with the day of fall only ten days away. The beloved pumpkin spice latte and the rest of the coffee chain's fall menu are set to return soon, signaling the “unofficial start of fall,” even if the weather still feels like summer.