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Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

Move over, PSL — there’s a new fall favorite in town! Meet the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte: a frosty, spiced chai latte topped with a dreamy swirl of pumpkin cream cold foam. This Starbucks-inspired recipe is sweet, cozy, and perfect for sipping all autumn long — without the café price tag.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple Ingredients: Just 6 easy-to-find items — no artificial syrups or preservatives.
  • Quick & Easy: Ready in 5 minutes, faster than a Starbucks run.
  • Perfectly Seasonal: Chai spices meet pumpkin spice for the ultimate fall fusion.
  • Budget-Friendly: Save money while enjoying your favorite coffeehouse drink at home.

What is an Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte?

This fall drink is essentially an iced chai latte — black tea infused with warming spices and milk — topped with a pumpkin-infused cold foam. It’s creamy, spiced, refreshing, and gives you all the cozy fall vibes in one sip.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Pumpkin Cold Foam:

  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk (or plant-based milk)
  • 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin purée
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or vanilla syrup)
  • ⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

For the Iced Chai Latte:

  • ½ cup milk of choice (2%, oat, almond, etc.)
  • ½ cup chai tea concentrate
  • Ice

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Pumpkin Cold Foam

In a glass or mason jar, whisk or froth together heavy cream, milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice until smooth and slightly thickened (about 10–20 seconds).

Step 2: Assemble the Latte

Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the chai tea concentrate and milk of choice.

Step 3: Top & Enjoy

Spoon or pour the pumpkin cold foam over your iced chai. Sip, stir, and savor your homemade fall treat!

Optional Variations

  • Dirty Pumpkin Chai: Add a shot of espresso for extra caffeine.
  • Hot Version: Heat the chai and milk, then top with pumpkin foam for a warm latte.
  • Vegan-Friendly: Use plant-based milk and dairy-free cream.
  • Sugar-Free: Swap in sugar-free vanilla syrup or monk fruit syrup.

Serving Ideas

Pair your iced pumpkin chai with:

  • Cinnamon crumb cake for a cozy morning treat.
  • Pumpkin muffins or donuts for peak fall snacking.
  • A crisp apple slice with cheese for a sweet-salty balance.

Recipe Tips

  • Pumpkin Storage: Freeze leftover pumpkin purée in an ice cube tray for future lattes.
  • Best Tool: A handheld milk frother makes cold foam easy and is worth the small investment.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g (36g sugar)
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sodium: 103mg

Final Thoughts

This Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte is the perfect Starbucks copycat recipe for pumpkin spice season. It’s creamy, spiced, lightly caffeinated, and downright dreamy. Whether you’re cozy at home or headed out for a fall adventure, this drink brings all the autumn vibes in one frosty glass.