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Pumpkin chai latte

Pumpkin Chai Latte

Rebekkah Rumora
Creamy, slightly sweet and perfectly spiced, this pumpkin chai latte is the ideal beverage for fall. Inspired by masala chai, this milk tea combines all the wonderful warming flavors of masala chai with pureed pumpkin to add body, texture and subtle pumpkin flavor. Perfect for chilly mornings, holiday brunches or any get together involving warm beverages, this tea goes well with any sweet or savory pastry, cookies, pie and so much more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 2 to 4
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tsp high quality loose-leaf black tea
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • 1 ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 ½ tsp whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 inch fresh ginger minced
  • ¼ pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp demerara or brown sugar (more or less depending on desired sweetness)

Instructions
 

  • Using an immersion blender or whisk, mix together the milk and pumpkin puree until homogenous and set aside.
  • Place the cardamom pods, cloves and peppercorns into the bowl of a mortar and pestle, and crush the spices until the cardamom pods open and the spices are fragrant but still intact.
  • Add the crushed spices, cinnamon sticks, ginger, brown sugar and 3 cups of filtered water to a saucepan and place the saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring the contents of the saucepan to a boil, and boil for one minute then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Once the water stops boiling add in the black tea and milk and pumpkin mixture to the saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, taking care not to let the liquid boil.
  • When the tea is done, strain the contents of the saucepan into a large teapot or another serving vessel using a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Distribute the pumpkin chai latte into tea cups and optionally garnish with a cinnamon stick.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 44gFat: 4.3gCholesterol: 17mgSugar: 31g
Keyword drinks, fall, holiday, pumpkin, tea
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