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Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte

Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte

The Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte is a cozy fall beverage that effortlessly blends the warm, aromatic spices of chai tea with a smooth, sweet pumpkin cream topping. This comforting drink offers a perfectly balanced flavor that’s never too sweet or too spicy, making it ideal for chilly mornings and crisp afternoons. Easy to prepare and customizable to dietary preferences, it captures the essence of autumn in every sip.

Ingredients

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Chai Base

  • 2 chai tea bags or 1 teaspoon loose leaf chai per cup
  • Hot water, enough for brewing chai

Pumpkin Cream

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener of choice, to taste

Milk Mixture

  • 1 cup milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, soy, etc.)

Garnishes (Optional)

  • Ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • Caramel sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew the Chai
    Start by brewing your chai tea strong and aromatic. Use two chai tea bags or a generous teaspoon of loose leaf chai per cup and steep in hot water for about 5 minutes to develop a robust, spicy base.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Pumpkin Cream
    While the chai brews, whip together the heavy cream (or coconut cream), pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and sugar. Beat until thick, creamy, and fluffy to create a luscious topping for your latte.
  3. Step 3: Heat Your Milk
    Gently warm your preferred milk or milk alternative in a small saucepan until steaming hot (do not boil). Warm milk enhances the creaminess and ties the flavors together.
  4. Step 4: Combine and Sweeten
    Pour the brewed chai into the warmed milk and stir gently. Add sweetener a little at a time, tasting as you go, to achieve your preferred sweetness balance.
  5. Step 5: Assemble and Serve
    Pour the chai-milk mixture into a mug, then top generously with the whipped pumpkin cream. Finish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh or high-quality canned pumpkin puree for best flavor and texture.
  • Steep chai longer for more intense spice notes, but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
  • Chill cream before whipping to ensure it becomes thick and fluffy.
  • Brown sugar or maple syrup can add deeper flavor compared to white sugar.
  • Pour carefully to maintain distinct layers of chai and pumpkin cream for a beautiful presentation.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte, Autumn drink, Fall beverage, Pumpkin latte, Chai latte, Cozy drink