Brew the chai: Place a kettle of water on the stove and bring to a boil. Pour ¼ cup hot water into a mug and steep the chai tea bag for 10–15 minutes, depending on how strong you like it. Discard the tea bag.
Heat the pumpkin milk: In a small saucepan, whisk together the non-dairy milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Warm over low heat, whisking continuously, until steaming (don’t let it boil).
Combine and serve: Pour the pumpkin milk into your mug with the chai tea. Optional: garnish with coconut whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
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Notes
Best milk for lattes: I love soy milk for its creaminess and how beautifully it froths up. Almond milk adds a nutty flavor, while oat milk is lighter and smooth.
Pumpkin puree vs. pie filling: Be sure to grab a can of pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling (which already has sugar and spices added). If you’ve made your own pumpkin puree, that works too!
Extra frothy: Use a milk frother instead of a hand whisk when making the pumpkin milk to make it extra creamy.
Don’t boil the milk: Heat the milk until it’s warm and steamy — we don't want it to boil!
Adjust sweetness: Start with 1–2 teaspoons of maple syrup and add more to taste. You can also swap in agave, date syrup, or honey (if not strictly vegan).