Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
A Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte is a cozy fall drink made with spiced chai tea, creamy pumpkin sweet cream, and a hint of pumpkin pie spice. It’s smooth, flavorful, and tastes just like a Starbucks favorite—easy to make at home!
Equipment
- Whisk or hand frother
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
Pumpkin Sweet Cream
- 5 tbsp full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or vanilla syrup adjust to taste
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
- ⅛ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 –2 tbsp oat milk to thin as needed
Chai Tea Latte
- ½ cup milk of choice I used 2%
- ½ cup chai tea concentrate
- ½ – ¾ cup oat milk or milk of choice
- Handful of ice
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Pumpkin Sweet Cream
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk (or heavy cream), whipping cream, whole milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Use a hand frother or whisk until the mixture thickens slightly. Add oat milk a little at a time to thin until it’s pourable but still creamy. Set aside.
Step 2: Build the Chai Latte
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in ½ cup chai tea concentrate.
- Add ½ cup milk of choice.
- Top with ½–¾ cup oat milk (depending on how creamy you like it). Stir gently.
Step 3: Add the Pumpkin Cream
- Spoon or pour the pumpkin sweet cream over the top of the chai latte.
- Sprinkle with a little pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon if desired.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is inspired by the Starbucks pumpkin cream chai tea latte, but made simple for home cooks who want that same flavor without fancy tools.