Description
A cozy and flavorful drink combining creamy pumpkin and warm chai spices, perfect for autumn mornings or evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan until simmering. Add 2 chai tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour 1 cup of whole milk into the same saucepan used for the chai tea. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming but not boiling. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the brewed chai tea into the steamed milk, stirring to combine. Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
- Pour the chai tea and milk mixture into a large mug. Spoon the pumpkin cream on top as a frothy layer.
- Optional: Add a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with a pinch of pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Heat milk gently to avoid scorching or forming a skin.’, ‘Use quality chai tea for robust flavor.’, ‘Chilled cream whips better for the pumpkin cream topping.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more maple syrup.’, ‘Get creative with toppings like cinnamon, caramel, or cocoa powder.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large mug
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte, Fall Drink, Pumpkin Spice, Chai Tea Latte, Cozy Beverage