Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
Serves 2
5 mins prep
5 mins cook
10 mins total
This pumpkin spice chai latte is made with real pumpkin, creamy, and is made under 10 minutes with only a few ingredients. It combines the two best fall flavors – pumpkin and chai. It has so much more flavor and is creamier than Starbucks pumpkin chai. You won’t be able to resist not making this for your festive fall pick-me-up! This recipe makes one large cup or two small cups of chai.
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Combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and spices in a medium saucepan.
¼ cup pumpkin puree2 tablespoons brown sugar¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice2 green cardamom pods crushed1 star anise¼ teaspoon ground ginger⅕ teaspoon ground black pepper optionalCook on medium-low heat until fragrant and darkened in color. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Pour milk into the saucepan and stir well to combine. Heat on medium heat until it simmers and rises up in the pan. Be careful so it doesn't spill over the edge of the pan. If using plant based milk, do NOT bring it to a boil or it will curdle – just heat until very hot.
2 cups milkSprinkle tea leaves or drop tea bags into the hot milk. Cover with a lid and let steep for 2-5 minutes.
2 ½ tablespoons loose leaf black teaStrain the chai tea through a strainer into a larger glass if you want to froth it. Otherwise strain it right into a large mug. Line the sieve with cheesecloth to get all of the smaller particles out if you don't like a bit of ground spices at the bottom of your chai.
Froth the pumpkin spice chai tea latte with a whisk and pour into a large cup or two small cups to serve. Alternatively, you can top with frothed cold milk for extra foam.
