Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup
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Use this 4 ingredient Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup to make a delicious and healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte. Make your favorite seasonal Starbucks drink at home with this paleo pumpkin spice syrup.
Nothing says fall like a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte
Ever since I started making cold brew at home I have realized how much money I waste at coffee shops. So I am attempting to make all of my coffee shop favorites at home.
I know its basic, but I do like to start every fall with a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. The only downside is that they can be too sweet and sugary.
I made this pumpkin spice latte syrup so that I can make a Starbucks style pumpkin spice latte at home any time. My version of the PSL is paleo friendly and lower in sugar than the original. Keep reading for two homemade pumpkin spice latte recipes.
But there isn’t any pumpkin in your pumpkin spice syrup
Okay so I might be wrong, but pumpkin doesn’t really taste like anything. Pumpkin is a texture.
When you think of a classic pumpkin recipe like pumpkin pie, the flavor that you are remembering is pumpkin pie spice. So, for this pumpkin spice latte syrup recipe I didn’t use any pumpkin.
I just used pumpkin pie spice, coconut milk, coconut sugar and a pinch of salt. I promise you won’t miss the pumpkin at all and this will satisfy all of your fall pumpkin spice cravings!
What kitchen tools will I need to make this homemade pumpkin spice syrup?
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Sauce pan
- Whisk
- Mason jar for storage
What ingredients will I need to make this Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup?
- Coconut cream or coconut milk – I actually like to use light coconut milk to make a thinner syrup
- Coconut sugar – You can sub regular granulated sugar or brown sugar for this
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Salt
Can I use regular milk instead?
Yes, it is possible to use regular dairy milk to make this pumpkin sauce, but in my opinion the consistency and taste achieve by using the coconut milk is much better. This syrup does not taste like coconut once the pumpkin pie spice is mixed in.
How to make pumpkin spice syrup
Step 1: Combine ingredients
To begin, add the can of coconut milk to a sauce pan. Then, heat the coconut milk over medium heat whisking occasionally until the solids have melted.
Next, add the coconut sugar and pumpkin pie spice to the pot and whisk to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture boils.
Step 2: Simmer to thicken
Then, reduce to a simmer. Simmer the mixture uncovered whisking frequently for 15 minutes. The mixture will reduce to a thick syrupy consistency.
Step 3: Stir in a pinch of salt and cool
Next, remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the salt. Then, allow the mixture to cool completely and transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Finally, use 1 tbsp of the syrup in your favorite fall beverages!
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe made with Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice latte syrup
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 shots of espresso
Add two shots of espresso to a mug. Then, use a milk steamer to froth together the milk and pumpkin spice syrup. Finally, pour the frothed milk over the shots of espresso and enjoy!
I use this frother for my lattes. It has both a cold and hot setting so I can use it for this latte and the cold brew recipe below!
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Cold Brew Recipe
- 2 tbsp pumpkin spice latte syrup
- 1/4 cup milk of choice – I like to use 1 tbsp heavy cream and 3 tbsp half and half
- 1 cup cold brew coffee – I use my homemade cold brew recipe
- Ice
Fill a glass or glass mason jar with ice. Pour cold brew over the ice. Then, add syrup and milk to a milk frother and froth on the cold setting. Finally, pour the cold foam milk over the cold brew. Mix and enjoy!
You can also try this pumpkin spice syrup in a Starbucks iced shaken espresso drink. Just mix some of the syrup in with your espresso prior to shaking it with ice. Top with cold foam and extra pumpkin pie spice.
How should I store this homemade pumpkin spice syrup?
Once prepared, allow this syrup to cool completely and then transfer to an air tight container. I like to use a mason jar. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
If you make this syrup with self stable coconut milk, you can store it on the counter at room temperature for up to one week.
How else can I use this homemade pumpkin spice latte syrup?
You can use this syrup for many things other than just copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes! Warm this syrup up and use it to top waffles, pancakes, oatmeal and other baked goods.
It would be delicious as a replacement for caramel on vanilla bean ice cream.
Check out these other Starbucks holiday coffee syrups!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup
A homemade pumpkin spice latte syrup that you can use to sweeten your coffee or on top of other baked goods
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5oz) – I like to use light coconut milk
- 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the can of coconut milk to a sauce pan
- Heat the coconut milk over medium heat whisking occasionally until the solids have melted
- Add the coconut sugar and pumpkin pie spice to the pot and whisk to combine
- Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture boils
- Reduce to a simmer
- Simmer the mixture uncovered whisking frequently for 15 minutes
- The mixture will reduce to a thick syrupy consistency
- Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the salt
- Allow the mixture to cool completely and transfer to an airtight container for storage
- Use 1 tbsp of the syrup in your favorite fall beverages!
Emily says
I just made this syrup and it is amazing!!! First of all, it makes your house smell delicious. Second of all, it’s the perfect amount of sweetness for those of us who don’t like too much sugar in our coffee. It’s also super easy to make and the ingredients are inexpensive 😊
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Madeline says
Thank you for sharing, Emily!! That was my exact goal! Some good flavor, but not wildly sweet!
Kara says
I’ve tried quite a few creamers- some dairy, some non dairy and have been disappointed with the artificial taste of them. I’ve just been using creamer lately but needed something to give it some flavor and sweeten it just a little. This was perfect! Thanks!
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Madeline says
Yes! I have been feeling the exact same! Thank you!
Audrey says
SO GOOD! I’ve been trying different recipes for years trying to find one that doesn’t have that sugar flavor that permeates the coffee and makes it undrinkable. This is the first one that met that standard! Very excited to incorporate this into my daily fall activities.
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Madeline says
I am SO glad that you are enjoying this in your fall beverages as much as I am!
Victoria says
I made this this morning and it’s SO GOOD. Like others have said, I can’t get behind the “healthy” syrups that taste artificial. This really hits the spot without being too sugary. Quick question, though, does it have to be refrigerated?
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Madeline says
Hi Victoria! So glad you enjoy it as much as i do!! I personally have been refrigerating it and recommend that you do the same.
Kate says
This is going to save me so much money this year. I made the syrup and used in in cold brew and it is perfection and I’m obsessed!
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Madeline says
Yay!! I am SO glad you are liking it as much as I do!!
Kristy says
This is amazing! So much better than the Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup and the taste is subtle and not overpowering. Def my new go to when I make my iced lattes/coffee
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Madeline says
I am SO glad!! Thank you!
Lisa Bui says
Hello! I made it and it’s absolutely delicious. I refrigerated it since then, is it supposed to be rock solid? Or a syrup consistency still? Not sure how to blend it into my milk anymore /:
Madeline says
Hi Lisa! It is made with coconut cream that is solid when chilled. It should not be rock solid by any means. Mine is thicker in the fridge but not solid. The beauty of coconut is that it will melt very quickly. I recommend running the jar that you are storing your syrup in under hot water to melt it slightly so you can pour it! Thanks!
Lisa says
Thank you for the quick reply and great recipe!!
Donna M Davenport says
Hi ~ can you substitute monk fruit for coconut sugar?
Thank you,
Donna Davenport
Madeline says
Hi Donna! I haven’t tried it, but I suspect granular monk fruit will work well. If you try it out please let me know!
ALLISON says
This is so yummy in my hot or cold coffee! I love that I get the pumpkin spice without the sweetness overload. Now I can choose what creamer I prefer and still get to add a pumpkin twist.
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Madeline says
ah I am so glad!! I cannnot get enough of it!
Jada says
Made this for my coffee today and it was so delicious. I always love caramel sauce in my coffees but I’ve had to stop using it since they always contain high fructose corn syrup. I’m so excited to have found a festive alternative!
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Madeline says
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you, Jada!
Caroline says
I made this syrup the other day and I am obsessed! I normally don’t put any sweetness in my coffee, but this is just the right amount and makes my cold brew taste so delicious. I can’t wait to try it in hot coffee too. I used full fat coconut milk because my store didn’t have coconut cream and I didn’t have any issues. I think it just took longer to form into a syrup, but that’s okay!! Thanks so much for creating this recipe. I literally eat spoonfuls of it from the fridge…oops.
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Madeline says
So glad you are loving it as much as I am and so glad that swap worked!! And I do the same thing with spoonfuls from the fridge 🙂
Kristin says
I’ve been wanting to make this for weeks, but I kept forgetting to get more coconut sugar at the store. I got some this week, and it was well worth the wait! YUM! I could honestly drink this straight out of the jar, but instead I mixed it with Vanilla Nut Pods and put it in my iced coffee. So good!
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Madeline says
yessss so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you!!
Kelsey H says
Finally made this syrup and it did not disappoint! So easy, delicious and perfect for fall! I love a touch of sweetness in my coffee so this mixed in with my nut pods has been a game changer – I will be using it all fall & winter long!
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Madeline says
YES! So glad you made it and enjoy it as much as I do
Devon says
This syrup is so good! I love flavored lattes but find most to be too sweet. This syrup is the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, and now I can’t wait to cozy up with a latte and a book! I only had full fat coconut milk and granular sugar on hand and had no issues 🙂
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Madeline says
I am so glad to hear that!!! Thank you!!
Jan says
Oh my goodness!!!!!
You hit the PS nail on the head!!! Just LOVE this. Kudos to you for developing something with no artificial ingredients and not too sweet but still so spicy that screams fall and cool weather hot drink time🙌🏻👍🏻👏🏻
Thank you for this recipe!!
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Madeline says
I am so glad!! thank yoU!
Kathleen says
Made this today and it is fantastic I did switch out the pumpkin spice for apple pie spice since I am not a fan of pumpkin anything. It tasted just like apple pie. So delicious. Love your recipes. Thanks for all you do.
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Madeline says
That sounds incredible!! I need to try that swap
Karen says
Love this, have shared it with all of my friends. I also add it to my oatmeal!
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Madeline says
ah yum!! Thank you! I need to try in oatmeal
Karen says
This was a game changer! Easy to prepare and so delicious!
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Madeline says
yay so glad! Thank you!
Mary C. says
This has absolutely made my mornings the last few weeks — so easy to make and tastes even better than a coffee shop PSL!! Definitely a fall staple of mine going forward, and the recipe yields such a large quantity I was able to make a jar for myself and a jar for a friend!
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Madeline says
thats awesome!! Thank you! so nice of you to share with a friend 🙂
Olga says
Did it yesterday and I love it! It’s just one more excuse to love fall🎃🥰🍂
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Madeline says
yessss fall coffee every morning definitely puts me in a good mood.
Holly says
So delicious! Not too sweet but the perfect taste of fall! Your recipes continue to amaze me!!!!
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Sarah Schweiker says
Amazing taste and easy to follow directions!! Must have in your fridge to save a lot of money on starbucks this year!
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Madeline says
Yes!! Going to be such a money saver
Kelley says
My days of $6 coffees with corn syrup and chemicals have become a very rare occasion. I, too, have been experimenting with at home knock-offs. Pumpkin spice? Check! This is aMAZING! Thank you!
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Madeline says
Aw yay! I am so glad!! Thank you!
Andrea says
Omg! This recipe is AMAZING! At first I thought it was going to be too sweet for me, but once I mixed it with the milk- Perfect! And I sent it to all my pumpkin spice loving friends and they’re all excited to try it.
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Madeline says
ah i am SO glad to hear this!!
Lauren Hardin says
Just made this for my lattes for the next few weeks! I used coconut milk because it was what I had, and it came out just fine! I suspect the consistency is a little thinner than if I had used cream, but can confirm it’s still tasty and good.
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Madeline says
So glad!! Thank you!
Amanda T says
Love this! I’m lactose intolerant so I can’t have Starbucks pumpkin spice (their base is made with condensed milk). Finding this recipe was perfect! I made coffee this morning with the syrup + oat milk and it went so well together. I also didn’t have coconut cream but made a smaller batch with regular coconut milk and just took from the top where the solids were, which worked well! I could see this being a great gift to friends as well in cute mason jars 💖
Madeline says
so glad you enjoyed!! yes I think it would be an awesome gift!
Stacy Fietelson says
I’ve been craving everything pumpkin this season. It’s probably because fall actually seems to be lastly more than a week. After trying numerous creamers and following the blog for quite some time, I knew I had to try this syrup. It’s absolutely delicious! It’s so easy to make and makes the house smell delicious. I can’t wait to seoe what else I can incorporate this syrup on – I’m thinking apples and pancakes, but the options are limitless.
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Madeline says
oh yay!! So glad you enjoyed!! Thank you
Viviana says
Do you think monk fruit would work in place of the sugar? I’d love to try but am low carb replacement
Madeline says
Yes! I think it would work welL!
Aleks says
I’ve been using this in our morning oatmeal and it’s SO GOOD!! Great to hold onto the last bits of fall through the colder months
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Madeline says
amamzing!!
Morgan says
I would eat this syrup off cardboard if I had to. It is so flipping good. I use it in coffee but I’m thinking it would make a wonderful topping for cinnamon rolls!! So.so.so.good!!!!
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you!!
Jennifer says
I made this on repeat last fall. Can’t wait to make again😄
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Madeline says
thank you!!!
Stef says
I really like the flavor of the syrup!! Love this recipe!! Try it!!
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Madeline says
awesome! thank you!
Selena says
I love this recipe! The flavor is so good. I made a batch in July when I was craving a pumpkin spice latte, but of course wasn’t going to find one, and now it’s a standard item I make.
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Madeline says
awesome!! thank you!!
Jenna B says
Typically I don’t like anything in my coffee but plain milk but this syrup is delicious and adds so much flavor without being overly sweet. It’s so easy to make and it made enough for me to take some to work too! Will be making this again and again!
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Madeline says
amazing! thank you so much
Ashley says
So easy to make and equally delicious! I could seriously eat this right out of the jar it’s so good.
I love how easy the recipe is, yet it has the perfect pumpkin spice flavor for an at home coffee (that’s dare I say better than Starbucks without any funny after taste).
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Madeline says
wonderfuL! thank yoU!
Carolyn says
Made this last week and it is amazing in coffee! We had it in hot and iced coffee and it was delicious. Exciting to have this on hand for fall.
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Gina says
I made this! It’s delicious and easy to make! Thank you for all your awesome recipes!
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Madeline says
Thanks for your kind comments Gina 🙂
Amy says
Love this so much!!!!
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Elise says
Yum! This sounds amazing. I can’t wait to make this!
Madeline says
Thanks Elise! I hope you love it!
Sydney says
I’ve been looking for PSL non dairy option. I can’t wait try this and the peppermint one!
Madeline says
I hope you love them!
Gina says
Made this today so good!! I brought some to the ladies in the office for their coffee and they loved it too!!
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Leah Saks says
Hey! This looks great and I can’t wait to try it. I don’t have an espresso machine or a frother. How do I use this in regular coffee?
Madeline says
yep!! I love stirring it right into regular brewed coffee 🙂
Joanna says
This is a game changer! I immediately broke my caffeine rule and had a late-afternoon coffee so I could put this syrup to use; I couldn’t wait until the morning to enjoy it. It was so worth it !
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Sarah says
I use this almost everyday, year round. I love it! I haven’t even gone to get a pumpkin spice latte this year. This stuff is amazing! Thanks Madeline for the year round pumpkin spice lattes!
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Kathleen says
Love this recipe! I think I may have made it a little too thick because I am having issues with it blending in the frother. Is there a milk/cream you suggest mixing it with?
Madeline says
Any of your go-to coffee milk/creamers should work, but depending on your frother it may just not be strong enough. If it’s still too thick, maybe try frothing without the syrup and then simply stirring in the syrup after! Hope that helps!
Elisa says
Made this yesterday (followed the directions to a T!) and I couldn’t be more excited for my lattes, cold brews, oatmeal, etc.! Thank you!
Madeline says
Yay thanks!
Allison says
Can’t wait to start my mornings with at home PSL’s!!
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Michele says
Love this syrup! You get the pumpkin spice scent and taste without it being overly sweet. Just used it all up and am going to try the Gingerbread Latte syrup next.
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Madeline says
Thanks Michele! I hope you love the gingerbread one too.
Shada says
Amazing easy to make recipe just perfect sweetness to my winter morning coffee I love it thank u 🙏
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Madeline says
Hooray! Thanks!
Kerry Shannon says
So good!!!
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Madeline says
Thanks Kerry!
Kathleen says
Love this!!
Ariela says
This was so easy to make & tastes delicious! I always see people make fancy coffees at home and assumed it would be difficult & never tried. I had all of the ingredients for this recipe in my pantry already and it smells and tastes delicious!
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Madeline says
wonderful!! thank you!
Joe Tumino says
So earlier this week my boyfriend and I finally got a Breville espresso machine and my first thought was about this recipe. I remember seeing it on your instagram and I knew it was finally time to make this syrup!!! All I gotta say is holy flippin moly. I have never enjoyed coffee at home so much. It is balanced so perfectly. The texture is smooth and it mixes well into cold coffee. It adds a little comfort to my morning coffee. Thanks for this (:
I also tried one with apple pie spice instead of pumpkin and it was really cool. recommend trying the sub (:
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Jessica B says
Okay, so, I broke down and made myself a PSL this morning. Naturally, I come here for the PSL base. I adore Madeline’s coffee syrup recipes. They’re creamy and so flavorful. I’ve made them over and over again.
Thanks for the amazing recipes (like always)!
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Chelsie says
Made this with oat milk since that’s what I had. Freaking delicious!
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Madeline says
yay!!
Emily says
Thought the recipe was great! Would’ve never thought to use coconut milk!
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Madeline says
awesome! thank you!
Ashley says
Not sure if I messed the recipe up or it’s supposed to taste a little darker. I don’t want to say burnt cause I don’t think I burnt it. Maybe just the taste of coconut sugar. I did simmer it longer. It would not get to the syrup consistency while simmering.
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Madeline says
mine definitely doesn’t taste burned. The syrup thickens as it cools so its sometimes better to follow the time instructions rather than looking for consistency. Bummer that you didnt enjoy.
Susan says
I made this and used monk fruit! It did not get as dark/caramelized but tastes great!
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Madeline says
awesome! thank you!!
MEGHAN says
It was originally too sweet for me. I used monk fruit sweetener in place of coconut which may have been why. I added some pumpkin puree and coconut cream to reduce the sweetness and it worked great!
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Madeline says
I find that monk fruit definitely doesn’t always translate right! sorry it didn’t work the first time but I hope you like it now! thanks Meghan!
Simone says
I so badly want to try this, but pumpkin spice is not a spice mix where I live. 🙈 do you know which spices I should mix for “pumpkin spice”?
Madeline says
try cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice! in that order of magnitude.
Emily says
What is the shelf life of these syrups?
Madeline says
I recommend using it within two weeks.
Megan says
I used evaporated milk because that’s all I had on hand. Mine came out thick like caramel, is that from letting it simmer too long? Either way it’s phenomenal!!
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Madeline says
Hi there! Evaporated milk will make it much thicker. In the future if you use evaporated milk and want a thinner consistency, just add 1/2 cup water while it is simmering. Glad you like it though!