Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos are Evil

It's always bittersweet when Starbucks rolls out their famous Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino.

Like clockwork right after Labor Day everything in Starbucks stores gets converted to "autumn" themed to promote this appetizingly evil beverage. The way Starbucks advertises the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino really is sick.....how do they make it look so flippin delicious?

This year was no different and after driving by Starbucks a couple of times I couldn't resist my temptation any longer.

I went walking in to my local Starbucks with pride ready to make my annual Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino purchase and as I was preparing to order I was very clear with the Barista: "Listen, I know that you are extremely overpriced, and I probably won't be back this year to buy another one, so can you please make this Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino good!?"

She looked at me like I was a complete bubbling lunatic and graciously agreed to make it taste delicious.

Then she told me my total: just under $5. WAIT WHAT?! I order a Tall, a Tall! Not a "Venti" why the heck does it cost so much?!

She then explained that because the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino is "seasonal" there is a slight up charge from the normal Frappuccino price. An up charge at Starbucks? That makes absolutely no sense.

A little disgruntled I still paid and took my Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino back to my car.

Although I hate to admit this, it was completely delicious. The deep taste of pumpkin with a hint of spice blended together topped with whipped cream was simply extraordinary.

Even though it tasted so good I still couldn't justify it. $5 is a lot of money.....that's two loaves of bread, or 5 meals at Wendy's. I almost feel financially irresponsible for continuing to give Starbucks my money.

The already ridiculous price plus the unnecessary up charge for a "seasonal" item really irritated me. The Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, may be "seasonal" when Starbucks decides it is, but as many of you may know, you can actually order it any time of the year.....with no up charge.

Simply said, Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino's are pure evil.

They lure you in promising the world only to disappoint you with an outrageous price, then they win you over again when the sensational taste hits your lips, then you're angry again when you start sucking every last drop through your straw.

It's sad, but I fall for the same Starbucks trick each and every year. Maybe next Fall I'll remember and change.....probably not though.