Pumpkin Chai

Jun 19, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

Pumpkin Chai in a ceramic mug on an oak bar

A hot chai drink enhanced with pumpkin spice syrup and steamed whole milk, blending classic chai flavors with autumn pumpkin spices.

Prep 3 min

Cook 2 min

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

4.0 fl oz (120.0 ml)chai concentrate
6.0 fl oz (180.0 ml)whole milk
½ fl oz (15.0 ml)pumpkin spice syrup

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Instructions

Combine chai concentrate and pumpkin spice syrup in a cup.
Steam whole milk until about 1606F (716C).
Pour steamed milk into the chai mixture and stir gently.

Tips

Use freshly steamed milk for a creamy texture. Pumpkin spice syrup can be substituted with homemade pumpkin pie spice mix infused in simple syrup.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pumpkin chai?

Plan on 3 minutes of prep and 2 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make pumpkin chai ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

How do I make pumpkin chai dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A hot chai drink enhanced with pumpkin spice syrup and steamed whole milk, blending classic chai flavors with autumn pumpkin spices.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

180 Calories / serving

6.2g Fat

25.0g Carbs

6.1g Protein

23.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~180 cal · 6g fat · 25g carbs · 6g protein · 24g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 180 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 34 min·2.0 mi·~4000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 24 min·1.2 mi·~2400 steps
Moderate cycling 18 min·3.6 mi
Swimming laps 25 min
Jogging 18 min·1.5 mi·~2900 steps
Stair climbing 17 min·~1550 steps
Dancing 29 min
Bodyweight circuit training 18 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 42 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.