Ingredients
Drink Base
- 1/2 cup chai tea concentrate
- 1/4-1/3 cup milk
- Several ice cubes
Pumpkin Cream Foam
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Add Chai Concentrate: Start by filling a large glass with several ice cubes, then pour in the 1/2 cup of chai tea concentrate to chill the drink and build the base.
- Add Milk: Slowly pour 1/4 cup of milk over the chai concentrate without stirring, allowing the layers to remain distinct initially.
- Combine Ingredients for Foam: In a separate container or tall-sided glass, mix together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice until fully combined.
- Froth the Pumpkin Cream: Use a milk frother to spin the pumpkin cream mixture until it becomes light, airy, and frothy. You may need to stir the mixture a little before frothing to ensure even consistency.
- Add Foam to Drink: Gently pour the frothy pumpkin cream over the iced chai latte, creating a creamy, cold foam layer on top. Finish by sprinkling a little extra pumpkin pie spice on top for garnish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of milk in the main drink portion based on your preference for creaminess.
- Use a good quality chai tea concentrate for the best robust spicy flavor.
- If you don’t have a milk frother, whisk the pumpkin cream vigorously or use an immersion blender to create foam.
- This recipe makes one serving but can easily be doubled or tripled for more people.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk and cream with plant-based alternatives like oat or almond milk and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
