Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte (with Tazo tea bags) is a coffeeshop copycat recipe made using Tazo Chai Concentrate from tea bags! This Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte is the perfect cozy drink and will be your new fall favorite!
October is here and I can finally start enjoying pumpkin. While I know most people start in August when Starbuck's and Dunkin Donuts kick off pumpkin season, I have to wait until there is a slight chill in the air to enjoy pumpkin. This Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte is a delicious drink that you can make for a fraction of the cost of a local coffee store.
This recipe was inspired by this At Home Iced Matcha Chai Latte. Chai concentrate is mixed with matcha for a healthy coffeeshop copycat recipe! This Pumpkin Chai Latte pairs perfectly with these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Spice Muffins. Make these two recipes for the ultimate fall breakfast or brunch!
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Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte Details
Flavor: This warm latte screams fall flavors. The chai concentrate gives the latte a sweet, spiced flavor with hints of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and black pepper. The pumpkin sauce sweetens the latte to balance the spiciness of the chai.
Level of Difficulty: Medium! This Chai Tea Latte is quite simple to make, however, you have to prepare the chai concentrate from the Tazo Chai Tea Bags and the Pumpkin Sauce to make the latte. Don't worry, the recipe for both makes a bunch so you can have them on hand to quickly make a delicious Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte!
Time: 5 minutes! If you have the Pumpkin Sauce and and the Chai Concentrate made, it will only take 5 minutes to make this latte. That is less time than it would take you to stand in line at your local coffee shop! It takes about 15 minutes to make the Chai Concentrate and the Pumpkin Sauce.
Ingredients
For the latte, only a few ingredients are required:
- Pumpkin Sauce
- Chai Tea Concentrate: Alternatively, you can use purchase Tazo Chai Concentrate at many large grocery stores.
- Milk of Choice: I like to use Whole Milk to achieve the most creamy flavor. Substitute oat milk or almond milk for a non dairy milk option. For a sweeter flavor, use coconut milk.
To make the Pumpkin Sauce, you will need:
- Canned Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to use real pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling!
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Can you use a store bough spice or make it homemade.
To make the Chai Tea Concentrate, you will need:
- Tazo Chai Tea Bags: Substitute your favorite chai tea bag.
- Maple Syrup: Substitute brown sugar
- Water
Instructions
- Begin by making the Tazo Chai Concentrate. Add 3 cups of water to a medium sized pot. Tie together 10 Tazo Chai Tea Bags and place in water. Bring water to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute then reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and remove tea bags. Stir in maple syrup.
- While the Chai Concentrate is simmering, make the Pumpkin Sauce. Add canned pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk and pumpkin pie spice to a small pot. Place pot on the stove over low heat. Let heat for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
- To make the Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte, add pumpkin sauce to the bottom of a mug.
- Add the Chai Concentrate to the pumpkin sauce. If the chai concentrate was cold, heat in the microwave until hot.
- Warm milk over the stove or in the microwave. If using the stove, add milk to a small saucepan and heat over medium low heat until milk is warm. If using the microwave, heat for 2 minutes on high.
- Using a handheld milk frother, froth milk for about 30 seconds until the liquid doubles in size.
- Pour milk into mug holding back the frothed milk with a spoon. Spoon frothed milk on top of latte and sprinkle with a little pumpkin pie spice.
Make Chai Concentrate.
Make Pumpkin Sauce on stove.
Add Pumpkin Sauce to bottom of mug.
Pour Tazo Chai Concentrate over top of Pumpkin Sauce.
Froth milk in a separate cup until it doubles in size.
Pour milk on top of Pumpkin Chai mixture. Spoon frothed milk on top of latte.
Variations
- Make this Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte light by using less Pumpkin Sauce and Almond Milk to save calories.
- For less chai flavor (or to save time), skip out on making the Chai Concentrate. Use one Tazo Chai Tea Bag and make seep tea in hot cup of water according to Tazo directions. Use 4 ounces of this Chai Tea in the latte.
- Add cinnamon sticks or star anise for extra fall flavor!
- To get a real coffee shop feel, add whipped cream on top!
Equipment
Simple equipment is used to make this coffee shop worthy Chai Tea Latte!
- Small to Medium Size Pots
- Mug
- Milk Frother
Storage
I do not recommend storing the Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte after it has been made because the milk would not stay frothed. You can store the Pumpkin Sauce and the Tazo Chai Concentrate refrigerated in air tight containers. I recommend storing both for a week.
Top tip
To get the best frothed milk, use milk with a high fat content such as whole milk or 2% milk. Whole milk will give your latte the most authentic and delicious taste that you get at local coffee shops!
FAQ
Use Pumpkin Sauce in classic coffee lattes. Assemble the latte as directed above replacing the chai concentrate with espresso. You can also drizzle pumpkin sauce on top of ice cream, oatmeal or yogurt for extra fall flavor.
Whole milk or 2% milk are the best options for frothing. They will produce the creamiest and foamiest froth. Almond Milk will make a light and airy froth.
Yes, you can make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte. Simply, make the Pumpkin Sauce and the Chai Tea Concentrate. Allow them to cool and refrigerate. Add ice to a large cup with a lid. Pour in Pumpkin Sauce, Chai Tea Concentrate and top with milk. Put a lid on and give the drink a quick shake and enjoy! This recipe is very similar to the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte at Starbucks.
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Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte with Tazo Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte with Tazo Tea Recipe
- 4 oz Chai Concentrate
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Pumpkin Sauce
- Pumpkin Pie Spice and Whipped Cream
Chai Concentrate
- 10 Tazo Chai Tea Bags
- 3 cups Water
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
Pumpkin Sauce
- ⅔ cup Pumpkin
- 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte with Tazo Tea Recipe
- Add pumpkin sauce to the bottom of a mug.
- Add chai tea over top of pumpkin sauce. If using concentrate, warm chai concentrate.
- Steam milk either on the stove or microwave for 2 minutes. Using a handheld frother, froth milk.
- Pour milk on top of chai concentrate. Spoon frothed milk on top.
- Optional, add whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice on top.
Chai Concentrate
- Add water to a pot on the stove over high heat. Tie tea bags together and add to the water. Bring to a boil
- Allow teabags to boil for 1 minute then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup. Sweetener can be adjusted to your taste.
- Once cool, store chai concentrate refrigerated in an airtight container.
Pumpkin Sauce
- Place a small pot on the stove over low heat. Add pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk and pumpkin pie spice.
- Let warm for about 5 minutes. Stir together to incorporate all ingredients.
- Remove from heat. Let cool and store refrigerated in an airtight container.
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