Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe

This pumpkin chai latte is everything I love about fall in one warm mug. While I look forward to homemade pumpkin creamer in my coffee each autumn, my youngest son has always preferred tea. Knowing he had an upcoming visit planned, I bought some chai tea concentrate and decided to surprise him with a homemade pumpkin chai latte instead.

Made with real pumpkin puree, warm chai spices, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a simple recipe that’s perfect for cool autumn afternoons. Best of all, it comes together in just a few minutes.

Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe

This homemade pumpkin chai latte is creamy, lightly sweetened, and filled with cozy fall flavor. Made with chai tea concentrate, pumpkin puree, milk, and pumpkin pie spice, it’s an easy drink that’s ready in less than 10 minutes, and you can adjust the sweetness to suit your own taste.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Chai Latte

This easy pumpkin chai latte is made with just a handful of ingredients. Chai tea concentrate provides the warm spicy flavor, while pumpkin puree, milk, and pumpkin pie spice add those cozy fall flavors we crave this time of year. Sweeten it with honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, or your favorite sweetener to suit your taste.

This recipe makes one small serving. Feel free to double the ingredients if you’d like to fill a larger mug or share a cup with a friend.

You’ll need:

Instructions

1. Add the milk, chai tea concentrate, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetener to a small saucepan. Whisk until well combined.
2. Heat over low to medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and steamy. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
3. Pour into your favorite mug and top with whipped cream, if desired. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or add a cinnamon stick for an extra cozy touch.

Using Chai Tea Bags Instead of Chai Concentrate

I prefer using a prepared chai tea concentrate for this recipe because it’s quick, convenient, and gives consistent flavor every time. If you don’t have chai concentrate on hand, you can easily make this recipe using chai tea bags instead.

Steep one chai tea bag in 1/2 cup of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag, then whisk in the pumpkin puree, milk, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetener. Return the mixture to low heat and warm until hot and steamy, being careful not to let it boil.

Both methods work well, so use whichever is easiest for you.

Customize Your Pumpkin Chai Latte

Making your own pumpkin chai latte at home has its advantages. It’s less expensive than a coffee shop drink, you don’t have to make a special trip, and best of all, you can customize it exactly the way you like it.

• Substitute oat milk for a delicious dairy-free option.
• Adjust the sweetness to suit your own taste.
• Add a cinnamon stick while heating the latte for extra flavor.
• Try a whole star anise for a subtle licorice note.
• Top with whipped cream for a more decadent treat.
• Sprinkle extra pumpkin pie spice over the whipped cream before serving.

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Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte

This homemade pumpkin chai latte is creamy, lightly sweetened, and filled with cozy fall flavor. Made with chai tea concentrate, pumpkin puree, milk, and pumpkin pie spice, it's an easy fall drink that's ready in less than 10 minutes.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup chai tea concentrate
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup or sweetener to taste
• Whipped cream optional for serving

Instructions

 

• Add the milk, chai tea concentrate, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetener to a small saucepan. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
• Heat over low to medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and steamy. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
• Pour into your favorite mug. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, if desired.

Notes

• This recipe makes one small serving. Double the ingredients for a larger mug or to serve two.
• If you don’t have chai tea concentrate, steep one chai tea bag in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag, then whisk in the remaining ingredients and heat until hot and steamy.
• Adjust the sweetness to suit your taste using honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, or your preferred sweetener.
• For a richer latte, use whole milk. Oat milk is a delicious dairy-free alternative.

This homemade pumpkin chai latte is such a no-fuss way to enjoy pumpkin spice this fall. Make it with chai tea concentrate or a tea bag, then adjust the sweetness and toppings to suit your own taste.

More Cozy Fall Drink Recipes

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer

Coffee lovers may also enjoy my homemade pumpkin spice creamer, made with real pumpkin puree and warm fall spices. Keep a batch in the fridge to add a little pumpkin spice flavor to hot or iced coffee throughout the week.

Vanilla Latte Recipe

Coffee lovers may also enjoy my homemade vanilla latte recipe, made with espresso, frothed milk, and vanilla syrup. It is an easy coffeehouse-style treat you can make at home whenever you are craving something warm and sweet.