Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
This Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte blends the bold spices of chai with the creamy warmth of pumpkin. Made with real pumpkin puree and whole spices, it's the perfect cozy drink for fall.
Ingredients
For the Spiced Tea Base
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods lightly crushed
- 3 cloves
- 4 slices fresh ginger
For the Latte
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups milk whole milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, black tea bags, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and ginger slices. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- Whisk in pumpkin puree and milk. Heat until steaming but not boiling, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract. Strain into mugs.
- Optional: Froth the latte using a whisk or milk frother. Top with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.