And by that, we mean a Promotional Spooky Latte, of course!🎃
Pumpkin spice season is back - and so is one of autumn's easiest branding opportunities.
From employee welcome gifts to seasonal campaigns and customer giveaways, a branded reusable coffee cup gives your logo plenty of opportunities to travel.
And if you're going to drink your PSL somewhere, it might as well be in something reusable, practical and unmistakably yours.
Here are 10 branded reusable coffee cups to consider for autumn 2026.
Check out our extensive range of reusable coffee cups and drinkware for that spicy brand impact.
A PSL, or Pumpkin Spice Latte, is a coffee-based autumnal treat created by Starbucks.
Nicknamed the PSL after the three-letter beverage code written on the cups by baristas, it’s the unofficial sign that autumn is here.
Made with real pumpkin, Starbucks’ Signature Espresso, steamed milk and a combination of tasty fall spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves), it’s topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices for that authentic autumnal taste sensation.
The PSL is without a doubt Starbucks’ most popular beverage of all time. It’s estimated that sales of the PSL alone earn Starbucks approximately $500 million a year. Considering Starbucks’ annual revenue is $36 billion, this is quite a big chunk on just a single drink alone.
But there are three very simple reasons for this:
If you’ve never had a Pumpkin Spice Latte (...please rectify this immediately) then you’ve seriously been missing out.
A Pumpkin Spice Latte is a mix-up between all your autumn favourites and your much-needed daily coffee hit.
But you don’t have to just take our word for it, the PSL taste is backed by science.
Peter Dukes, then a product manager at Starbucks, led a small group in brainstorming a new drink to add to the coffeehouse’s fall espresso menu.
“We started with a huge brainstorming list and filled the wall with ideas,” said Peter.
The team filled the research and development space (a.k.a. the “Liquid Lab”) with fall decor and pumpkin pie to get their creative juices flowing before landing on the latte recipe that would change autumn beverages forever.
“There was a desire to choose a really unique name, such as the Fall Harvest Latte,” said Dukes. “We ultimately ended up landing on Pumpkin Spice Latte because the spices play a really important role in bringing out the flavours of pumpkin, while also highlighting the espresso in the cup.”
Science at its tastiest.
Even though the PSL was released in 2003, it wasn’t really until the advent of social media that the pumpkin spice craze really took off.
When Facebook and Twitter arrived in 2006, customers began sharing their love of the PSL online, and it took on an identity of its own (literally - it has its own X handle and Instagram account as of 2014 with thousands of followers).
“With the arrival of social media, it just took off on a whole new level.”
Peter Dukes, the creator of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks
Even today, both TikTok and Instagram are full of users sharing their seasonal sips, with more than 3,000 posts a day including the #PSL.
Visually, the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is iconic. With its pumpkin-orange hue, topped with a mountain of whipped cream and sprinkled with that pumpkin spice goodness, it’s an eye-catching beverage.
And the Starbucks marketing team are quick to play up the PSL’s appeal online.
It’s been estimated that since its launch in 2003, 424 million Pumpkin Spice Lattes have been sold globally.
When the PSL is available in stores, it’s officially the start of autumn.
Starbucks have legit taken ownership of a season, with a seasonal monopoly thanks to the hype behind their product.
“Within the first week of the market test, we knew we had a winner,” Dukes said. “I remember calling store managers on the phone to see how the new beverage was doing, and we could hear the excitement in their voices.”
And (thanks to Starbucks) by the 2010s, pumpkin spice was everywhere. From candles and diffusers to bath bombs and bread, pumpkin spice now defines the autumnal season.
Seasonal trends give brands a natural reason to join the conversation. From pumpkin spice in autumn to festive gifting in December, tapping into what's already getting people excited can make your merchandise feel more relevant.
Seasonal merchandise can help you:
The trick is to choose merchandise that feels relevant to the season but useful beyond it. Because while pumpkin spice might disappear from the menu, your branded coffee cup doesn't have to.
A branded reusable coffee cup is the perfect pairing for this autumnal superhero.
Here are 10 of our most popular promotional reusable coffee cups. Each is customisable, with a cup for every budget (so you can spend more of said budget on what really matters…more PSLs).
The pal mug is double-insulated and keeps hot drinks hot to the final sip, perfect for those cold autumn morning walks. It is puncture-resistant and rust-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor adventures.
Need something with a bit more… oompf? Have you met Ocean Bottle’s Brew coffee flask yet? With all the plastic-preventing joy of their water bottles, you can now enjoy that feel-good feeling with your morning brew.
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Filthy gorgeous. This cup’s outer layer is made entirely from old bubblegum. Chewed up, spat out, reborn (and completely clean, by the way), from the indigestible to the irresistible.
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This on-trend mug is just calling out for a hat of whipped cream. Crafted with double-walled vacuum-insulated stainless steel, the Horizon 350 ml camp mug will keep your PSL hot for 4 hours - perfect for that long autumn afternoon stroll.
For a more understated PSL experience, start your day with this double-wall coffee mug with unique cork detail.
For when you want to feel like you’re drinking out of a pumpkin, too. This 300ml coffee cup can also be used as a wine glass!
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Going on a hike? The stylish Nordia mug is the ideal companion thanks to its handle. Its lid also has a sliding closure, making this mug perfect for enjoying your PSL on the go.
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Want a cup reminiscent of the ones available to go in coffee shops? This travel cup will give you that authentic Pumpkin Spice Latte experience.
Because your Pumpkin Spice Latte is an accessory, not just a beverage, with this Barista Cup. Bougie.
The absolute classic reusable coffee cup. For when you just NEED your pumpkin coffee fix. Fast.
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P.s. If you're curious, this is how you to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte!