Homemade Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte (Yum!)
This homemade latte tastes better than any coffee shop version. It mixes warming spices, creamy pumpkin, and rich tea. Plus it's ready super fast—just 15 minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 black tea bags (Ceylon or Assam)
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree pure, not pie filling
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups whole milk or milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping (optional)
- whipped cream
- cinnamon stick
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil the Spiced Water: Put water, cinnamon sticks, and ginger in your pan. Bring it to a boil.
- Steep Your Tea: Drop in the tea bags. Turn off the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix the Pumpkin: Whisk in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Make it totally smooth.
- Pour in Milk: Add milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Heat gently on medium for 3 minutes.
- Strain and Enjoy: Top with whipped cream, garnish with a cinnamon stick, and sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon. Drink it while it’s hot!
Notes
- Pure pumpkin puree only! Pie filling has sugar already mixed in. Tastes way too sweet.
- Fresh ginger beats the powdered kind. Peel it first, then grate it up really fine.
- Keep the heat low when milk goes in. High heat burns it. Then it tastes bad.
- Everyone likes different sweetness. Start with less syrup. Add more if you want it sweeter.
- Leftovers keep for 3 days in the fridge. Don't add foam until you're ready to drink it.