Pumpkin Chai Latte at Home: A Warm Fall Drink in 10 Minutes

Pumpkin chai has joined the list of popular fall drinks in cafes. Making it at home takes about 10 minutes and lets you control the sugar.

Ingredients for 2 mugs

• 2 black tea bags or 2 chai tea bags
• 1 cup water and 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of ginger, a pinch of cloves
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)

Steps

1. Boil the water and steep the tea bags for 5 minutes.
2. Whisk the milk, pumpkin puree, and spices in a small pan over medium heat until warm and frothy.
3. Strain the tea into mugs, add the pumpkin milk, and sweeten to taste.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Tips

• Caffeine is present in black tea; use a herbal chai for a caffeine-free version.
• Use unsweetened milk to keep the sugar low.