Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
Make your own Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte at home! With real pumpkin, pumpkin spices and milk it's so easy to whip up and tastes so delicious! The perfect cozy drink for fall!
Equipment
- Blender, Milk Frother
Ingredients
- 3 tea bags*
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar*
- pumpkin whipped cream to serve
Instructions
- Heat water in a saucepan. When it comes to a boil, add in the tea bags. Allow them to steep until the water turns dark golden. Squeeze out excess tea from the tea bags using the back of a spoon against the saucepan, then discard the tea bags.2 cups water, 3 tea bags*
- Add the milk and heat, stirring occasionaly. Don't let it boil.2 cups whole milk*
- Stir in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, brown sugar and pumpkin puree and cook for a few minutes on medium heat.1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp brown sugar*, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- You can transfer your pumpkin chai latte to a blender in batches and blend until it's nice and frothy. Or you can use an immersion blender to blend it in the pan. Or serve in a mug and, using a frother, blend the chai latte in the mug.
- Top with pumpkin whipped cream, star anise, and cinnamon stick and serve.
Notes
*Tea: My go-to choices for making tea are either black tea or orange pekoe, although you can also use chai tea bags if you prefer. If you use loose tea, use 3 to 4 tablespoons and let it boil. After boiling, strain the tea and add milk to it while heating it up.
*Milk: I prefer using whole milk for making a latte, as it provides the essential milky taste for the drink, even if it's diluted. If you opt for 2% or 1% milk, then reduce the water to 1 cup when brewing the tea. In case you're looking for dairy-free options, I recommend using creamy milk like oat or cashew milk. Although almond or coconut milk can also be used, they tend to be less creamy and will curdle if it's too hot.
If you are using any milk other than whole milk, you should mix it with water at a ratio of 3 parts milk to 1 part water.
*Brown sugar: is optional, and you can increase the amount of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter latte.
Store your leftover or extra pumpkin chai latte in a jar with a lid or an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Always stir before using. Reheat the latte in the microwave or on the stove on low heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 153 kcal | Total Carbs: 25 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 57 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 22 g | Vitamin A: 4966 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 190 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 24 g
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