Description
A cozy and creamy iced latte combining bold chai spices and earthy pumpkin, perfect for fall mornings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk)
- 2 chai tea bags
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg)
- 1 splash vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Optional: whipped cream and cinnamon or chai spice for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add 2 chai tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and set the milk aside.
- In the same saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of chai spice blend. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Combine the pumpkin mixture with the chai-infused milk. Add a splash of vanilla extract and whisk until fully blended.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the pumpkin chai mixture over the ice, dividing evenly between the glasses.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or chai spice for extra flair.
- Serve immediately and enjoy every creamy, spiced sip!
Notes
[‘Use fresh spices for the best flavor.’, ‘Whisking the pumpkin puree ensures it blends smoothly into the milk.’, ‘Let the chai milk cool slightly before pouring over ice to prevent melting.’, ‘Taste the pumpkin chai mixture before serving and adjust sweetness as desired.’, ‘For a fun twist, add a splash of caramel syrup for a caramel-pumpkin chai latte.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Pumpkin, Chai, Latte, Fall Drink, Iced Latte, Pumpkin Spice, Autumn Recipe