Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
Chilled spiced black chai tea over ice with milk, topped with a thick, decadent layer of pumpkin spice sweet cold foam.
In a nutshell:This authentic american iced pumpkin cream chai tea latte comes together in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients. The chef's secret: use real canned pumpkin puree for genuine autumn flavor and natural creamy body in the foam. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Better than Starbucks at home! Fragrant spiced black tea concentrate is poured over crystal ice with cold milk, then crowned with a cloud-like blanket of real pumpkin puree and warm autumn spice cold foam.
Key Equipment
- Handheld electric milk frother
- Tall ribbed glass
- Straw
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Pro-Tip: Use real canned pumpkin puree for genuine autumn flavor and natural creamy body in the foam.
- The 3: 2 ratio of heavy cream to milk produces the perfect pourable cold foam that floats gracefully without dissolving instantly.
- Pro-Tip: Pair with a shot of espresso to make it a Dirty Pumpkin Chai Latte!
Ingredients
1
servings
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½ cup spiced chai tea concentrate, such as Tazo or homemade
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½ cup milk of choice, oat milk or whole milk
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1 ½ cups ice cubes
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3 tbsp heavy whipping cream, for cold foam
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2 tbsp whole milk or oat milk, balances cold foam
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1 tbsp pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix
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1 tbsp pure maple syrup, or brown sugar syrup
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¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for dusting
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¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 stick cinnamon, for garnish
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Whip Pumpkin Cold Foam
In a small measuring cup or frothing pitcher, combine heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Froth using a handheld milk frother for 25 to 35 seconds until thick, silky, and billowing like melted soft-serve.
Assemble Iced Chai Base
Fill a tall glass to the top with ice cubes. Pour in chai tea concentrate followed by milk of choice, stirring gently to combine.
Crown with Foam & Garnish
Pour the thick pumpkin cream cold foam over the iced chai. Dust top with pumpkin pie spice and garnish with a cinnamon stick stirrer. Serve with a straw immediately.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes! Use coconut whipping cream or Silk dairy-free heavy whipping cream with oat milk.
Yes! Steep 2 chai tea bags in 1/2 cup boiling water for 10 minutes, stir in 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar, and chill before pouring over ice.
You can store the unfrothed cold foam mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days, then froth in 20 seconds right before serving.