Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea is a delicious blend of milk, chai tea, and real pumpkin puree with a hint of pumpkin pie spice. Try this Starbucks copycat drink this fall.
Here are some more pumpkin recipes that you must try this fall – Thai Pumpkin Curry, Pumpkin Juice, Pumpkin Hummus, Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, Pumpkin Spice Granola, Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Pumpkin Apple Soup.
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About This Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Chai latte is a Starbucks copycat drink that is a twist on Pumpkin Spice Latte by replacing coffee with chai.
Made from scratch, this fall favorite is a beautiful blend of chai tea, real pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and milk of your choice. It has an utterly cream texture and comforting flavors from the warm spices.
This homemade chai latte tastes exactly like Starbuck’s pumpkin spice chai tea – rich, spicy, and perfectly sweet. So next time you crave one, you know it is easy to make at home!
This chai tea right here is nothing close to regular Indian tea, but I am sure you will love its distinct taste and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Milk – I like to make it with whole milk as it makes the drink rich and creamy, however, you can choose from skim, low-fat, or plant-based milk.
Chai Tea – Buy any Indian black tea to make this chai Latte. I like to use tea bags as it makes the process easier but you can also use loose tea to make this drink.
Want a stronger tea? Double up the tea bags!
Pumpkin Puree – Make pumpkin puree at home with fresh pumpkins using my pumpkin puree recipe or buy a can.
Pumpkin Spice Mix – Make a batch of pumpkin pie spice at home or buy a bottle.
Dark Brown Sugar – Use dark brown sugar for a deep caramelized taste. Maple syrup or honey are good alternatives in case you want to avoid sugar.
Vanilla Extract – Add in the best quality one for the aromatic flavor. A good vanilla extract makes everything better, isn’t it?
How To Make Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea
Stir together 2 cups milk, 2 chai tea bags, 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan.
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes.
Discard the tea bags and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and stir well.
Froth the mixture using an electric frother, a handheld electric or manual frother, or a French press.
Pour into two cups and serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make it with loose tea, brew the tea with milk for 2-3 minutes, strain it and then mix it with other ingredients – pumpkin puree, dark brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook it for another 3 to 4 minutes, add vanilla extract and stir well. Froth the mixture, pour into cups, top with whipped cream and serve immediately.
You can froth the milk using a frother of a coffee machine, handheld electric or manual frother, immersion blender, or a French press. Make sure the milk is hot when you froth it.
Serving Suggestions
Pumpkin Spice Tea is the ultimate beverage for your fall tea parties. Teacakes or homemade cookies can be served with this refreshing and warm beverage. You can try some of these accompaniments – almond cookies, chocolate crinkle cookies, buttery piped shortbread cookies, apple cinnamon cake, or vanilla pound cake.
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Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 chai tea bags (or 2 teaspoon loose chai tea)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir together milk, chai tea bags, pumpkin puree, dark brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes.
- Discard the tea bags and add vanilla extract and stir well.
- Froth the mixture using an electric frother, a handheld electric or manual frother, or a French press.
- Pour into two cups and serve hot.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!