Jul 13 2026
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Pumpkin Chai Recipe

Inspired by Johnny Pamcakes
Time30m
Serves2

Pumpkin Spice Chai

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Ingredients

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Chai Base

Pumpkin Mixture

Toppings

Method

Prepare Chai Base

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Spices and Tea

    Once boiling, add the black tea bags, whole cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and grated ginger. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sweeten Chai

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, adjusting to taste, and remove from heat.

Make Pumpkin Mixture

  1. 4

    Combine Pumpkin and Spices

    In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree with 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice until well combined.

Combine Ingredients

  1. 5

    Combine Chai and Pumpkin

    Strain the chai base into the bowl with the pumpkin mixture, discarding the solid spices. Stir well to combine.

  2. 6

    Add Milk

    Pour in 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) and mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Serve

  1. 7

    Serve Hot

    Ladle the pumpkin chai into mugs. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.

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