Here's How Much Starbucks' New Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Will Cost You

Autumn may feel far away, but pumpkin spice season has already begun -- whether you're ready or not! Starbucks is celebrating 20 years of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, and the famous seasonal treat is back on the menu again. But you can also find a brand-new seasonal feature that will give you all the cozy fall feels you crave -- the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte.

Introducing the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte

Move over Pumpkin Spice Latte, there's a new pumpkin-inspired drink on the menu! Starbucks recently announced the addition of its Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte. If you're ready to welcome all things fall but prefer iced beverages, this drink may appeal to you. It has chai, pumpkin cream cold foam, and pumpkin spice topping and is available in tall, grande, or venti sizes. It's a great seasonal alternative for those who prefer tea over coffee.

Here's how much you'll pay to sip on this seasonal drink

But how much will this new seasonal treat cost you? The pricing of the new drink is similar to that of the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, but exact prices vary throughout the country. To help you prepare your budget accordingly, we researched prices using the Starbucks mobile app.

Below is a breakdown of the cost of an Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte in several cities in the United States. The prices listed are for a grande-sized beverage.

You can generally expect to pay at least $6 for this treat, but you may pay slightly less or a bit more depending on where you live. It's not a cheap drink, but if you budget accordingly, you can order this beverage without draining your bank account.

If you think a grande- or venti-size drink might be too sweet for you, consider ordering a tall beverage instead. Doing this will also bring the price of your drink down -- which is a win for your personal finances. I ordered this beverage this morning, and it's very sweet. I recommend customizing before ordering so it has a bit less chai.

Don't forget about loyalty programs

If you want to make future Starbucks runs more affordable, join the Starbucks Rewards program. Free loyalty programs like this are valuable for regular customers. Once you enroll in the program, you can earn rewards every time you spend money at Starbucks.

Members who pay for their order using cash, a debit card, or credit card earn 1 star per $1 spent. But those who pay with a gift card earn two stars per $1. You can buy and reload virtual gift cards in the mobile app. Once you collect enough stars, you can exchange your stars for drink upgrades, free food and drinks, and merchandise.

If you hope to cash in on a free Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte this season, you'll need to collect 200 stars first. That means if you're paying for your Starbucks runs with a gift card, you'll need to spend $100 to earn 200 stars. But since you can earn bonus stars by activating and completing bonus star offers in the mobile app, you may be able to spend less than that to reach the goal. Be sure to look for bonus star opportunities to earn stars faster.

Double your rewards with rewards credit cards

Here's one nice thing about buying and reloading Starbucks gift cards in the mobile app: You can fund your refill using a credit card. That means you'll earn double the rewards when you use rewards credit cards to top up your gift card! Review our list of the best cash back credit cards to discover how to use these cards to earn extra cash.

So, which drink will you be ordering first this autumn? The classic Pumpkin Spice Latte? Or will you try the new sip-worthy Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte? The good news is the autumn drink season is just beginning, so you have plenty of time to try all the fall-inspired menu items, whether at Starbucks or your favorite local coffee shop.