This homemade pumpkin spice chai latte is made with real pumpkin and a strong, spicy black tea instead of coffee. Feel free to make it hot or iced as this quick recipe includes instructions for both!
What’s In A Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte?
Truthfully, it depends on where you get one. Some Pumpkin Spice Chai Lattes don’t actually contain any pumpkin. The Starbucks PSL didn’t when it first came out!
Instead, the highlight is on the spices. However, you can find some that include pumpkin flavouring as well.
Fortunately, this recipe includes real pumpkin with the warming spices! There are no artificial pumpkin flavours, just pure ingredients.
Since this is a tea latte, there is no coffee in it, too. Instead, black tea is used.
FUN FACT: Did you know “chai” translates to tea? So, when you say Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte you are actually saying Pumpkin Spice Tea Tea Latte. That’s why I omitted the word “tea” from this recipe name. But don’t worry, there is definitely still tea in this drink!
Ingredient Notes
There are only 3 ingredients in this latte, plus 2 optional ingredients for garnish!
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
For real pumpkin in this latte, use my pumpkin spice syrup! It gives this chai latte the pumpkin flavour with extra spice and sweetness. You can add more or less to the latte as well.
Chai Concentrate
I use my homemade chai concentrate in this recipe. I make it unsweetened because the pumpkin syrup is enough sweetness for me. So, keep that in mind if you follow my homemade chai concentrate recipe or use store-bought chai concentrate.
Milk
This latte can be made with dairy or dairy-free milk.
Whipped Cream
Optional on a hot pumpkin spice chai latte, but definitely a must if you’re making the iced version.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Garnish the latte (hot or iced) with this! Learn how to easily make your own pumpkin pie spice here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe similar to a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte?
The ingredients are close, but the big difference is that this recipe uses homemade pumpkin spice syrup, not Starbucks Pumpkin Sauce which is made with condensed milk, pumpkin and sugar.
Is there caffeine in chai?
Yes, chai is made with a black tea which contains caffeine. So even though this PSL isn’t made with coffee it is still caffeinated!
What is in pumpkin pie spice?
It is a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Sometimes all-spice is used, too.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte Recipe
Make this recipe hot or iced. Grab the printable recipe card below for the full directions and measurements!
To Make A Hot PSL with chai:
In a small saucepan, heat unsweetened chai concentrate. Add to a mug with pumpkin spice syrup and stir to combine.
Heat milk and froth to create foam if you are not using whipped cream for topping. Top the mug with the frothed milk.
If using whipped cream, heat milk until warm. Add to mug leaving a bit of room at the top then add whipped cream.
Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!
To Make An Iced PSL with chai:
In a glass filled with ice, add pumpkin spice syrup, chai concentrate and milk. Stir to combine.
Top the glass with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
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Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
Ingredients
- ½ cup chai concentrate
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
- ¼ cup milk
- whipped cream
- pumpkin pie spice for garnish
Instructions
To Make Hot Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte:
- 1. In a small saucepan, heat chai concentrate*. Add to a mug with pumpkin spice syrup** and stir to combine.
- 2. Heat milk and froth to create foam if you are not using whipped cream for topping. Top the mug with the frothed milk. If using whipped cream, heat milk until warm. Add to mug leaving a bit of room at the top then add whipped cream.
- 3. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!
To Make Iced Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte:
- 1. In a glass filled with ice, add pumpkin spice syrup, chai concentrate and milk. Stir to combine.
- 2. Top the glass with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
Notes
Do you want to make this pumpkin chai latte later? Save this recipe on Pinterest. Click here and pin it!
Do you enjoy pumpkin tea lattes during the Fall? Let me know your favourite in the comments!
That looks so good! I love that I can adjust the amount of sugar in the syrups to suit my needs. Thanks for sharing!