This Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte Recipe delivers. It’s cozy, creamy, and spiced just right. Combining rich black tea, pumpkin spice, and cold foam, it tastes like autumn mornings and cozy sweaters. No barista required just your kitchen and a whisk.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tastes just like the Starbucks version but fresher.
• Easy to make with basic pantry ingredients.
• Perfect for cozy fall mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
• Customizable with your favorite milk or sweetener.
• Gorgeous layered look that’s Instagram-worthy.

Preparation and Cooking Time

Step	Time
Prep Time:	10 minutes
Cook Time:	5 minutes
Total Time:	15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chai Base:

• 3 oz chai tea concentrate (or ½ cup strong-brewed chai tea)
• 4 oz milk (2%, oat, or almond)
• Ice cubes

For the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam:

• ¾ cup 2% milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2½ tbsp pumpkin spice sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tsp vanilla syrup (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)

For the Pumpkin Spice Sauce (if homemade):

• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the pumpkin sauce: In a saucepan, warm condensed milk, pumpkin purée, spice, and salt. Stir for 5 minutes until smooth, then add vanilla. Cool completely.
2. Prepare the pumpkin cream: Combine milk, cream, pumpkin sauce, and vanilla in a jar. Shake well or blend until smooth.
3. Froth into cold foam: Use a frother or blender to whip the cream mixture until fluffy.
4. Assemble the drink: Fill a tall glass with ice, pour chai concentrate, then milk. Spoon pumpkin cold foam on top.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cinnamon sticks or star anise for a festive touch. Pair it with pumpkin bread, coffee cake, or maple scones for the ultimate fall treat.

Quick Tips or Variations

• Dirty chai: Add a shot of espresso for a caffeine boost.
• Low-sugar option: Use unsweetened chai tea and reduce sweetener in the foam.
• Dairy-free: Swap heavy cream for coconut cream and use oat milk.

FAQs

1. What is a Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte made of?
It’s a blend of chai tea, milk, and pumpkin cold foam topped with pumpkin spice.

2. Does the Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte have caffeine?
Yes. It contains black tea, which has mild caffeine—about 90–95 mg in a grande serving.

3. How much sugar is in a Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte?
The homemade version has around 25–30g of sugar, far less than the store-bought version’s 60g.

4. How do you make Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam for chai lattes?
Mix milk, heavy cream, pumpkin spice sauce, and vanilla, then froth until creamy and light.

Conclusion

This Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte Recipe is fall’s best homemade treat. Creamy, spiced, and perfectly balanced, it’s a cozy way to start your day or unwind. Every sip feels like autumn rich, warm, and deliciously satisfying.

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