Description
This Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte is a delightful Starbucks copycat recipe that combines creamy pumpkin-flavored foam with spicy chai tea. Perfect for autumn or any time you crave a cozy, refreshing beverage, it features a sweet and fluffy pumpkin cream topping over chilled chai tea, making it a deliciously festive drink to enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cream Foam
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Chai Latte
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (such as 2%)
- 1/2 cup chai tea concentrate
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Cream Foam: In a mason jar or glass, combine the heavy whipping cream, whole milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Use a milk frother to whip the mixture until it becomes thick, fluffy, and well-combined, approximately 10-20 seconds. Set aside.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes, then pour in half a cup of your chosen milk followed by half a cup of chai tea concentrate.
- Add the Pumpkin Foam: Spoon the prepared pumpkin cold foam generously over the top of the iced chai latte, creating a rich, creamy layer.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stir gently if desired, then sip and enjoy your homemade iced pumpkin cream chai tea latte, a perfect seasonal treat.
Notes
- Use a milk frother to achieve the ideal fluffy texture of the pumpkin cream foam.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of vanilla syrup to your taste preference.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream and milk with plant-based alternatives like coconut or oat milk, though the texture may slightly vary.
- Ensure your chai tea concentrate is chilled prior to assembling for the best iced experience.
- Pumpkin pie spice can be substituted with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
