Copycat Starbucks Iced Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
This Copycat Starbucks Iced Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam is a refreshing fall-inspired beverage featuring bold chai tea flavors topped with a rich pumpkin cream layer. The drink is easy to prepare, requires simple ingredients, and delivers café-quality results at home. The combination of spiced chai and velvety pumpkin foam creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ideal for warm autumn days, brunch gatherings, or afternoon treats, this recipe offers a luxurious seasonal experience. One sip and you'll understand why it has become a favorite among pumpkin spice enthusiasts.
Ingredients
For the Iced Chai Latte
- 1 cup chai tea concentrate
- 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 2 cups ice cubes
For the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or vanilla syrup
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Extra pumpkin pie spice
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the Chai Latte
- Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.Pour chai concentrate evenly into both glasses.Add milk and stir gently until combined.
Make the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.Use a handheld frother or whisk until the mixture becomes thick and foamy but still pourable.
Assemble the Drink
- Slowly spoon the pumpkin cream cold foam over the iced chai latte.Allow the foam to float naturally on top.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use chilled ingredients for the best foam texture.
- Pumpkin puree should be pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
- Whole milk creates a richer chai latte.
- Homemade chai concentrate can be used.
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness.
- Cold foam should remain pourable, not stiff.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
- Adjust sweetness according to preference