Florida Mom and Daughter’s Yearly Starbucks Tradition Plays Out Like a Heartwarming Movie
The start of a new season leaves many of us ready for change. Whether that means new clothes, home decor, or simply your favorite sweet treat. A woman in Florida has a very specific and heartwarming tradition with her mother as fall begins to creep closer and she’s been documenting it for nearly a decade.
In a TikTok video posted by user @_sagehope, viewers see a young woman named Hannah and her mother sitting in the car enjoying a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks on the very first day they’re available. This is a tradition that the Florida family duo started in 2017 when the daughter was still in high school.
As the video continues to roll, not only do the years push forward but so does life. Each year as the mother and daughter enjoy their first sips of pumpkin spice latte, things have changed. Hannah starts college, goes on to graduate school, and even earns her master’s. Meanwhile, her mother gushes over watching her leave for college and eventually return home to start her career. It’s also revealed that the mother has had her own milestone, retiring from her job.
Watching Life Unfold, One Pumpkin Spice Latte at a Time
In the latest clip from 2026, things have changed even more when the mother ensures that Hannah shows the camera her left hand, which sports a large diamond engagement ring. The two then celebrate the engagement on one of their favorite days of the year, pumpkin spice latte day.
TikTok couldn’t get enough of the adorable video as they watched time pass between the mother and daughter. “She dedicated every drink to you and every single one of your accomplishments,” one person pointed out in the comments. “You need to play this at your wedding,” said another. “It’s the little things in life that can bring the most joy,” a third person chimed in.
Even Starbucks Couldn’t Escape The Heartwarming Video
Even Starbucks couldn’t help but show some love for the adorable video montage. “Hope you and your mom have an amazing fall full of more pumpkin spice sips! We’re so grateful to be a little part of your family tradition,” the company commented.
This year, the pumpkin spice latte debuted on August 25, leaving coffee fans everywhere heading out to get a little taste of fall before summer has even ended. The drink, affectionately referred to as PSL by many, was first put on the Starbucks menu in 2003, and has since become a huge fan favorite and staple of the autumn season.
For Hannah and her mother that annual release date has become more than just a coffee order. It’s a built-in checkpoint for reflecting on everything that’s changed that year.
