Mindy Kalingjust made it a whole lot easier to channel your most “basic” instincts.
The actress, 40, shared a video of herself on Thursday taste-testing seven of the best pumpkin spice products on the market in 2019, and she definitely didn’t hold back with her honest opinions.
In the video,Kalingsipped on aStarbucksPumpkin Spice Latte and tried multiple Trader Joe’s products, including a “muffin in a cup” (spoiler alert: she loved it!).
“So here in LA, the only way you know that it’s fall is because it’s Pumpkin Spice Latte time. Cause you know what? Summer lasts 12 months. It’s 90 frickin’ degrees out right now,” she said to kick off the video.
“Mmmm….I feel fall coming on,” she joked after trying the iconic seasonal beverage. “I’m sorry, it’s so basic to say that you like PSLs from Starbucks, but I guess I’m that basic girl because this tastes damn good.”
Next, Kaling sampled Trader Joe’sPetite Pumpkin Spice Cookieswith yogurt coating: “Very L.A., and very petite for the record…I could have like 40 of these without it registering as a cookie…it tastes pretty good!” she exclaimed. “Of course, like I said, I would have to have about 30 of them before I registered them as one cookie, but they’re delicious.”
“It does not get any more L.A .than this,” Kaling said about her next snack: Trader Joe’sGluten Free Organic Pumpkin Spice Granola Bark. Ultimately, though, she was not a fan. “It tastes like…astroturf. Not my fave.”
Kaling had a bad feeling about thePumpkin Spice Latte Popcornfrom Whole Foods, but ended up absolutely loving it. She even looped in the viral“Kombucha Girl”TikTok video to express the pleasant surprise. “Woah…Kind of like Kettle corn-y, but with a little nutmeg. I thought this was gonna be barf central, but you know what? Pretty good.”
TheChocolove Pumpkin Spice Bitesfrom Whole Foods were up next, but Kaling wasn’t a fan of them: “Me do not like,” she joked, imitating Cookie Monster.
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Last but not least, Kaling tried a microwaveable, pumpkin-spiced “muffin in a cup,” which she said has more protein than an egg and “smells like straight-up cat food when cooked.” Although clearly suspicious, she tried the muffin creation anyway and appeared visibly shocked: “Delicious…This is like eating a steak! This is great,” she raved. “Every morning your co-workers will hate you because you make the office smell like cat food, but…do it anyway!”
Kaling’s video has been viewed nearly 450,000 times so far. Some celebrities were clearly big fans of the video and commented their support, likeAmerican Horror StoryactressSarah Paulson, who wrote, “I literally watched this like it was Citizen Kane ❤️,” andScandal starKerry Washington, who wrote, “I need you to have your own cooking show IMMEDIATELY! This is fantastic and now I want to eat all things pumpkin spice so thanks for the recommendations! 🎃🎃🎃” Even the official Starbucks’ Instagram account left a series of pumpkin and orange heart emojis on the video in response to Kaling’s positive feelings toward the classic fall drink.
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Need more of Kaling’s hysterical taste tests? Check out her “Hippie-Dippie”ice cream taste testfor National Ice Cream Day in July, and herOreo taste testfrom National Oreo Day in March. You’ll definitely have a craving for sweets after watching them.
source: people.com
