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Pumpkin Chai Latte with Cold Foam
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Starbucks Iced Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam

With oodles of creamy, decadent, pumpkin flavored foam, Iced Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam is one of Starbuck's most popular fall drinks. Make it at home, at a fraction of the price, anytime during the year!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: iced pumpkin chai latte, iced pumpkin tea latte, pumpkin cold foam, pumpkin latte, Starbucks pumpkin latte
Servings: 1 people
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Lima

Ingredients

Iced Chai Tea

  • 3 chai tea bags
  • 1 cups boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 1 cup ice

Pumpkin Cold Foam

  • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie filling
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
  • pinch salt optional

Instructions

Make the Iced Chai Tea (can make ahead)

  • Steep the chai tea bags in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Add the sugar and evaporated milk. Stir. For optimal results, chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. The homemade chai concentrate can remain in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
    Make the Iced Chai Latte

Make the Pumpkin Cold Foam

  • Add the pumpkin pie filling, cream, sugar, and salt (optional) into a small glass. Blend or use a milk frother until the mixture develops into a thick foam.
    Make the Pumpkin Cold Foam

Assemble the Latte

  • Add the ice cubes to a tall glass. Pour in the iced tea. Spoon the thick, delicious pumpkin cream cold foam on top. Sprinkle with some pumpkin spice and garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired. Serve immediately.
    Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam

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Notes

    • Make chai concentrate not 'tea.' The chai flavor is lost and tastes watery when using regular tea because of the strong flavor of the pumpkin foam.
    • Dissolve the sugar in the hot tea. Sugar dissolves more easily in hot tea. 
    • Make the tea ahead. Store some extra sweetened tea in the fridge.  It will last for 3-5 days.  This way, you can make this delicious drink in minutes.
    • For a stronger taste make chai ice cubes. Freeze some chai ahead of time and use them instead of plain ice cubes to get a stronger chai flavor.
    • Don't add too much sugar. The pumpkin pie filling already has sugar, and the tea is sweetened as well. Taste the tea and the homemade pumpkin cream with a spoon together, before assembling the pumpkin spice latte to make sure the amount of sugar is to your preference.
    • Add milk to correct cold foam texture. If the whipped foam is too stiff or you just prefer a runnier foam, add 1-2 teaspoons of whole milk or evaporated milk to the pumpkin cold foam mixture.
    • Salt adds brightness to the pumpkin foam.  A tiny pinch of salt brightens the pumpkin flavor of the cold foam.
Storage
Iced chai latte with pumpkin cold foam is best served freshly blended.
Cold foam will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. During this time, it may lose some of its texture and need to be whipped/blended again.
Sweetened iced chai with milk will last in the fridge for about 3-5 days.
Variations
The chai concentrate can be substituted with other types of chilled tea e.g., green, oolong and herbal teas. You can also use iced coffee, cold milk, a double shot of espresso or cold crew coffee.
To make an Iced Dirty Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam, add two shots of espresso to the tea.
Nutrition
A single serving of this Iced Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam recipe has about 303 calories, 20g of fat and 28.2g of carbohydrates. 
This recipe yields approximately one serving. The nutrition guidance is intended for informational purposes only. Please use it as a general guideline. If the nutrition information is important to you, you should independently verify it using your preferred tool.