Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Warm, spiced latte with pumpkin puree and classic chai flavors, topped with ghostly whipped cream for a cozy Halloween evening drink. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together milk, pumpkin puree, honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup strong brewed chai tea
• 1/4 cup whipped cream
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until steaming (about 5 minutes) but do not boil.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup strong brewed chai tea to the milk mixture and stir.
3. Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a mug to remove any solids.
4. Step 4: Top with 1/4 cup whipped cream and sprinkle with 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice.