Description
This Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte is a delightful Starbucks copycat recipe that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with creamy whipped pumpkin topping over a refreshing chai tea base. Perfect for autumn or anytime you crave a cozy, spiced beverage served cold.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Foam
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or vanilla syrup)
- 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Beverage
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (2% milk recommended)
- 1/2 cup chai tea concentrate
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Pumpkin Foam: Add heavy whipping cream, whole milk, canned pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice into a mason jar or glass. Use a milk frother to whip the mixture vigorously until it becomes light, fluffy, and well combined, about 10-20 seconds. Set aside this creamy pumpkin foam.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a glass with ice cubes, then pour in 1/2 cup milk of choice followed by 1/2 cup chai tea concentrate, creating the iced chai base.
- Top with Pumpkin Foam: Spoon or gently pour the prepared pumpkin cream on top of the iced chai. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, spiced iced latte.
Notes
- Use a milk frother for the best creamy foam texture, but a handheld blender or vigorous shaking in a sealed jar can be alternatives.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with vanilla syrup or sweetener of choice for different flavor profiles.
- Chai tea concentrate can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice amount to your taste preference for more or less spice intensity.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and whole milk with coconut cream and plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
