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Perfect Pumpkin Chai Latte Concentrate: Easy Homemade Copycat

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This homemade pumpkin chai latte concentrate is a quick and easy copycat recipe that tastes better than Starbucks. Made with real pumpkin puree and warm spices, it’s perfect for fall mornings and can be served hot or iced.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 g) pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 chai tea bags (e.g., Tazo Chai)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • A pinch of salt
  • For serving: milk of choice (dairy, oat, almond, or coconut), whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine water, sugar, and pumpkin puree in a medium saucepan. Whisk until sugar is mostly dissolved and pumpkin is incorporated. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally (about 3-4 minutes).
  2. Add pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Whisk until fully incorporated. The mixture will darken and become aromatic.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat. Add chai tea bags, ensuring they are fully submerged. Steep for 5-7 minutes (6 minutes for balanced flavor).
  4. Remove tea bags using a fork or tongs, gently pressing them against the side of the pan to extract liquid without releasing bitter tannins. Discard tea bags.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a heat-safe glass jar or bowl. Pour the hot concentrate through the strainer to remove any pumpkin bits or spice sediment.
  7. Let the concentrate cool to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes). Seal the jar and refrigerate. The concentrate will thicken slightly as it cools.

Notes

Don’t boil the mixture; keep at a gentle simmer to avoid over-reducing. Steep tea bags off heat to prevent bitterness. Taste as you go and adjust spices to preference. The concentrate keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and flavors deepen after 24 hours. For a double batch, double all ingredients and use a larger saucepan.

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