Description
This delightful iced latte combines the warm, aromatic spices of chai tea with creamy, earthy pumpkin puree, sweetened just right and crowned with a luscious homemade whipped cream. It’s a perfectly balanced, refreshing, and cozy beverage for any time of year.
Ingredients
1 cup (240ml) of water
2 chai tea bags
1 cup (240ml) of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/4 cup (60g) of pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons (25g) of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for garnish)
1/4 cup (60ml) of heavy cream
1 tablespoon (10g) of powdered sugar
Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, then remove from heat and steep 2 chai tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Whip 1/4 cup of heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the cooled chai tea over the ice.
Add the pumpkin milk mixture to the glass, pouring it over the chai tea and stirring gently to combine.
Top the drink generously with the prepared whipped cream.
Finish by sprinkling a dash of pumpkin pie spice on top of the whipped cream.
Stir gently before consuming to mix flavors thoroughly, or enjoy the layers as they meld.
Notes
For a stronger chai flavor, steep tea bags for an additional minute.
Ensure chai tea is completely cool before assembling to prevent watering down the latte.
For dairy-free, use your favorite plant-based milk and chilled full-fat coconut cream (from a can, scoop the thick cream) for whipping.
Adjust sugar level to your personal preference.
Whipped cream is best made fresh just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sodium: 115mg
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pumpkin chai latte, iced latte, chai tea, pumpkin spice, fall drinks, homemade latte
