Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte is a cozy fall drink that blends warm chai spices with smooth pumpkin flavor for the perfect seasonal sip. It’s creamy, lightly spiced, and tastes just like your favorite coffee shop latte, but made at home in minutes. Perfect for pumpkin spice and chai lovers!
Recipe Snapshot
✅ Recipe Name: Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
⏲️ Ready In: 5 minutes
👥 Serves: 1 drink
🍽 Calories: 390kcal with cream (70kcal without cream)
🍕 Recipe Type: Drink, Latte
🫖 Ingredient Highlights: chai tea concentrate, milk, pumpkin spice cream
⭐️ Perfect for: cozy fall flavor, tastes like a premium café latte
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This Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte brings together two fall favourites: warm chai spices and smooth pumpkin. It’s comforting, creamy and has just the right amount of cozy. It’s an easy homemade latte that tastes even better than Starbucks! You can make it iced or hot depending on your mood.
The blend of homemade chai and pumpkin gives this recipe a deeper, more aromatic flavor than a regular pumpkin latte. It’s rich without being heavy, lightly sweet, and perfect for slow autumn mornings or quick on-the-go moments.
If you love cozy fall recipes, you might also enjoy my all time favorite Matcha Chai Latte, Starbucks-style Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, Homemade Chai Syrup, and Pumpkin Butter Mochi.
Hanelore's Note
I make this Homemade Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte recipe on repeat every fall and it’s the drink I look forward to as soon as the weather turns chilly. I always pour it into a thermal cup and take it with me on a hot girl walk!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredient Round-up
- Chai Tea Concentrate: You can use Homemade Chai Concentrate or store bought.
- Milk: Use your milk of choice, including soy or plant-based alternatives. Personally, I recommend whole milk for a creamier texture.
- Pumpkin Spice Cream: Made with milk, heavy whipped cream and pumpkin spice sauce. This is what gives the latte its signature pumpkin flavor. You can also use store-bought pumpkin sauce, but homemade tastes best.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Sprinkle on top for aroma and extra fall flavor.
- Optional - Chai Syrup: Used to sweeten and flavor the latte, but can be left out or replaced with vanilla syrup.
How to make this recipe
- Add masala chai concentrate and ice to a serving glass. Add ice if making an iced latte.
- Make the pumpkin spice cream: whisk milk, cream, pumpkin spice sauce, and chai syrup until lightly thickened.
- Add cold milk to your serving glass, then pour in the chai mixture.
- Top with pumpkin spice cream and finish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Use real pumpkin — avoid pumpkin pie filling since it’s already sweetened. Homemade or canned purée works best.
- Use a milk frother for quick mixing and perfect texture. Toss everything in and blend.
- Don’t overspice — too much pumpkin spice can overpower the chai.
- Pour slowly if you want clean layers in your drink.
- Adjust sweetness with extra chai syrup, simple syrup, maple syrup, or brown sugar syrup.
Substitutes & Variations
- Dairy-free: use oat, almond, or coconut milk.
- Extra vanilla: add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the pumpkin cream.
- No chai concentrate? Brew strong chai tea bags and mix with milk.
- Caramel flavor: add brown sugar syrup or maple syrup for extra depth.
- Floral flavor: Try adding a dash of strawberry syrup, light lavender syrup or my favorite combination rose syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte tastes warm, cozy, and aromatic. Made from a blend of warm spices, smooth pumpkin, and creamy milk with a lightly sweet finish.
Yes. Chai tea contains caffeine, so your latte will too. The exact amount depends on the chai concentrate you use.
Absolutely. Add a shot of espresso to make a Pumpkin Dirty Chai for an extra boost.
Yes, you can. Heat the chai and milk together on the stove or in the microwave, then pour the pumpkin cream on top.
Yes, make it 1–2 days in advance and store it in the fridge. Whisk or froth before using.
Whole milk or barista-style oat milk makes the creamiest, richest texture, but any milk works.
Yes. Brew 1–2 strong chai tea bags in hot water, let it cool slightly, then use it in place of concentrate.
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Recipe
Iced Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte – Ready in 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Latte Base
- ½ cup water
- 2-3 teaspoons chai tea concentrate
- 1 cup semi-skimmed milk
Pumpkin Spice Cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice sauce
- 1 teaspoon chai tea syrup adjust to taste
- Pumpkin pie spice for topping
Instructions
Make the Chai Base
- Pour the chai tea concentrate into a tall glass. Add ice if you're making an iced latte.
Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Cream
- Add the milk, heavy cream, pumpkin spice sauce, and chai syrup to a medium bowl.
- Whip the mixture with an electric whisk or milk frother until it thickens to soft, pourable peaks.
Assemble the Latte
- Pour the cold semi-skimmed milk into a large serving glass.
- Slowly pour the pumpkin spice cream over the drink.
- Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutritional Info: Values are estimates only and will vary based on the milk, sweetener, and chai concentrate used.
- Storage: Store leftover pumpkin spice cream in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Whisk or froth again before using.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust with chai syrup, maple syrup, or your favourite sweetener.
- Serving Tip: For clean layers, pour slowly and use very cold milk.
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About The Author
Hanelore is the creator of SugarYums and winner of Netflix show Crazy Delicious. She shares delicious Korean street food, East Asian desserts, and playful fusion recipes that bring global flavours to everyday kitchens. Inspired by the food markets of Seoul and beyond, Han combines tradition with creativity to make cooking feel bold, cozy, and fun!
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