Description
Starbucks-inspired iced pumpkin cream chai tea latte combines warm autumn spices with creamy pumpkin notes. Chilled chai and whipped cream create a luxurious seasonal beverage perfect for coffee shop enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup chai tea concentrate
- ½ cup milk (2%)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) whole milk
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla syrup
- 1/8 tsp (0.625 ml) pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble essential tools including a milk frother, mason jar, and tall glass for crafting this seasonal beverage.
- Cream Mixture: Blend heavy whipping cream, whole milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin pie spice in the mason jar, frothing vigorously for 10-20 seconds until achieving a light, airy texture with soft peaks.
- Chai Base: Fill a tall glass completely with ice cubes, then pour equal portions of milk and chai tea concentrate, allowing the liquid to chill instantly.
- Layering: Gently spoon the whipped pumpkin cream atop the iced chai, creating a luxurious stratified presentation.
- Finishing Touch: Use a long spoon or straw to slightly intermingle the layers, generating a marbled visual effect, and optionally dust the surface with an additional sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for aromatic enhancement.
- Serving: Present immediately to savor the harmonious fusion of creamy pumpkin and spiced chai flavors.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients Beforehand: Cold components ensure a perfectly frosty and refreshing latte without diluting the intense flavors.
- Master Frothing Technique: Whip cream mixture precisely 10-20 seconds to achieve ideal soft, airy peaks that float beautifully on top.
- Layer with Precision: Pour chai and milk slowly over ice, then top with pumpkin cream carefully to maintain distinct, attractive layers.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust pumpkin pie spice to personal taste, allowing the drink to reflect individual flavor preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg