This Pumpkin Chai Latte is warm, cozy and full of fall flavor. It blends creamy milk, bold chai tea and real pumpkin purée with maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice for the ultimate seasonal sip. Each cup is fragrant with chai spices and just sweet enough to feel special without being overwhelming.
Perfect for cooler weather and pumpkin season, this homemade pumpkin chai latte is a great way to skip the line at your local coffee shop and stir up your own café-style drink at home. Whether you’re a tea drinker, a coffee drinker or somewhere in between, this latte is the perfect fall drink to sip with a good book.
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- Why You Will Love This Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make a Pumpkin Chai Latte
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- How to Serve Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
- What to Serve with Pumpkin Chai Latte
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
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- Pumpkin Chai Latte
We love using canned pumpkin purée, so you can enjoy these recipes any time of year. Here are some of our favorite pumpkin creations: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Banana Bread, Pumpkin Pie using Sweetened Condensed Milk, Pumpkin Muffins and our Pumpkin Cold Foam.
Why You Will Love This Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
- Simple Ingredients: No artificial flavors here. Real pumpkin purée, maple syrup and warming spices help bring this latte together.
- Bold Chai Flavor: Chai tea bags steep in milk for that chai aroma without needing a concentrate. Buy high quality for the best and most authentic flavor.
- Creamy and Customizable: Works well with any dietary milk preferences.
- Easy to Make: No fancy equipment required, just a small saucepan and a whisk.
- Perfect for Fall: It twist on your favorite pumpkin latte.
- Homemade is Best: This homemade version is better than store-bought with all the natural flavors.
Ingredients
With a few pantry staples and one quick trip to the local grocery store and you will be whipped up pumpkin chai tea lattes in no time!
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Canned Pumpkin Purée: Adds rich pumpkin flavor without processed syrups; make sure it’s not pumpkin pie filling.
- Maple Syrup: Naturally sweetens and deepens the flavor.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Balances and smooths the chai flavor.
- Whole Milk: Creates the creamy base. Any non-dairy milk preferences can be swapped.
- Chai Tea Bags: The star of the show, steeped in warm milk to release those chai spices.
For this homemade pumpkin spice chai latte recipe, you'll want to have on hand medium pot, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, whisk, spatula and an instant-read thermometer.
Substitutions and Variations
Want to switch it up? These variations and substitutions make it easy to customize.
- Plant-Based Milk: Oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk make great dairy-free milk options.
- Loose Tea: Steep loose black tea or a chai blend if you prefer over bagged tea.
- Brown Sugar or Coconut Sugar: Swap in place of maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Shot of Espresso: Add one for a pumpkin chai tea latte with a coffee boost.
- Pumpkin Cream: Top with pumpkin cold foam or whipped pumpkin cream for a Starbucks copycat twist.
- Iced Version: Serve cold for an iced pumpkin chai latte.
- Larger Batch: Double the ingredients and store in a mason jar for future enjoyment. Give it a good whisk over the stovetop for best texture and serve warm.
How to Make a Pumpkin Chai Latte
This cozy chai latte recipe comes together in under 10 minutes with a saucepan and a whisk.
In a small bowl whisk well the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and pure vanilla. Set aside.
Over medium heat, warm milk to 205F, stirring regularly.
Place the tea bags into the warmed milk steep for 5-6 minutes and squeeze the bags out at the end.
Pour into the pumpkin mixture and whisk well.
Serve with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Hint: Don’t rush the steep time, this is where the bold chai flavor builds.
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How to Serve Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
No matter how you like your lattes—steaming hot or poured over ice—this pumpkin chai is easy to serve and even easier to enjoy.
- Hot or Iced: Whether you’re craving something warm and cozy or cool and refreshing, this latte works both ways. Just pour it over ice for a chilled version.
- Glass: A heat-safe glass mug shows off the warm color, but any favorite mug or seasonal tumbler will do the trick.
- Garnishes: We love it topped with whipped cream and a light dusting of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon—it’s simple, classic, and so satisfying.
What to Serve with Pumpkin Chai Latte
This warm, spiced latte pairs beautifully with cozy breakfasts, sweet treats and all your favorite fall flavors.
- Sweet Pairings: Vanilla cake mix cookies, banana chocolate chip cookies, leftover Halloween candy cookies, crockpot candy, eggnog cheesecake, chocolate chip cookie brownie bars.
- Pumpkin Favorites: Pumpkin banana bread, pumpkin cold foam, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin muffins, iced pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin scones.
- Comfort Bakes: Apple pie a la mode, banana poke cake, cheesecake brownies, apple coffee cake, apple dumplings, maple blondies.
- Brunch Bites: Mini cheese balls, banana French toast casserole, crispy fluffy pancakes, sheet pan banana pancakes, cranberry and brie bites, cranberry sauce muffins, bacon wrapped sausage.
Top Tips
With just a few simple tricks, you can take this homemade pumpkin chai latte from good to coffee shop–level cozy. Here's how to make it your best cup next time.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: It helps the pumpkin and maple syrup blend more smoothly.
- Whisk Thoroughly: A good whisk ensures you get a smooth latte with no pumpkin bits.
- Use a Medium Saucepan: It gives the milk room to steep without overflowing.
- Try a Milk Frother: Froth your milk before adding to the pumpkin mix for a café-style texture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
Do you have questions about making our pumpkin chai latte.
Yes! Replace the steeped tea bags and milk with your favorite chai tea concentrate and adjust sweetness as needed.
Whole milk gives the creamiest result, but oat milk, coconut milk, and soy milk all work great.
Absolutely. Let the mixture cool and pour over ice for an iced pumpkin chai latte.
It’s similar, but made with real pumpkin puree and simple ingredients—no artificial flavors.
Yes, just multiply the ingredients and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Pumpkin Chai Latte
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Instant Thermometer
Ingredients
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 chai tea bags
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk well the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and pure vanilla. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, warm milk to 205F, stirring regularly.
- Place the tea bags into the warmed milk steep for 5-6 minutes and squeeze the bags out at the end.
- Pour into the pumpkin mixture and whisk well.
- Serve with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
- Don’t rush the steep time, this is where the bold chai flavor builds.
- It helps the pumpkin and maple syrup blend more smoothly if the ingredients are room temperature.
- A good whisk ensures you get a smooth latte with no pumpkin bits.
- Use a medium saucepan to give the milk room to steep without overflowing.
- Froth your milk before adding to the pumpkin mix for a café-style texture.
Nutrition
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Eva Filer says
We love this recipe, it is such a fun twist on a classic chai latte!