It’s September, so you know what that means… time for pumpkin everything!

This Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew is just the thing you need during those early Fall days when it’s still hot out but you still really want to embrace the coming season. It’s cold and refreshing, but is full of sweet pumpkin pie spice flavor.

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Starbucks got nothin’ on this homemade version!

There, I said it.

Okay, so, yes. I have purchased and happily consumed a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. And I’ll very likely do it again. The #basicbitch in me can’t help but admit that they’re delicious.

BUT this homemade version allows you to customize the ingredients to meet your preferences. Don’t like things to be super sweet? Dial that sugar back. Want heavy cream instead of half and half? Do it.

This version will also save you quite a bit of dough. And it will save you time! No need to wait in line inside the store or in a drive through when you’ve got cold brew and pumpkin spice cream waiting for you in your fridge.

This Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew makes good use of some recipes you’ve seen on this blog before

I’m a full on convert to the cult of cold brew coffee. At this point, I really can’t believe I’ve spent the vast majority of my life not drinking it. Once I finally came around, I posted a super easy recipe for Homemade Cold Brew.

I also recently shared a Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix with you all. It’s great for baking AND for making pumpkin spice cream.

Combine your homemade cold brew with sweet and spicy pumpkin spice cream and you’re in business. 

What inspired this recipe?

The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew from Starbucks was the inspiration, of course! I had my first a couple of weeks ago and knew that I needed to have it in my life on the daily.

This recipe is modified slightly from the one on Fox and Briar. I doubled the original recipe, but dialed the sugar back a bit.

Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee

Yield: 16 oz

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew is just the thing you need during those early Fall days when it's still hot out but you still really want to embrace the coming season. It's cold and refreshing, but is full of sweet pumpkin pie spice flavor.

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Ingredients

Pumpkin Spice Cream

• 2 cups half and half
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar (see notes)
• 2 tbs pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbs vanilla extract

Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee

• 8 - 12 oz cold brew coffee
• 2 - 4 oz Pumpkin Spice Cream

Instructions

Cold Brew Coffee

1. Brew up a batch of Homemade Cold Brew Coffee or buy some at the store.

Pumpkin Spice Cream

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the half and half, sweetener, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spices. Whisk everything together until the sweetener is totally dissolved and the mixture is steaming. Make sure to not allow it to come to a boil.
2. Strain everything through a fine mesh strainer (and cheesecloth, if you have it). Transfer the Pumpkin Spice Cream to a clean swing top bottle or a jar with a lid and refrigerate.

Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee

1. Combine 8-12 oz cold brew coffee and 2-4 oz pumpkin spice cream over ice.

Notes

• I used granulated sugar, but you can feel free to experiment with whatever sweetener you prefer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 295Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 85mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 39gProtein: 3g

What will I need to buy in order to make this?

• Swing top bottles are great for storing the Pumpkin Spice Cream
• Mason jars work nicely, too
• A fine mesh strainer is a must
• Measuring spoons are handy

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Iced Chai Lattes are EXACTLY what you want for a caffeine kick on a hot day 

Since the weather is warming up, I’ve had to trade my morning mug of hot tea for homemade iced chai lattes. I usually consume my morning caffeine at my desk at work, right after I get there. However,  it’s just not that relaxing to come in from the hot hot outdoors and drink a hot beverage.

Fortunately, these Iced Chai Lattes are delicious, caffeinated, and cold.

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Sure, you can buy them at Starbucks. But they’re so easy to make!

I used to get iced chai lattes from Starbucks, loved them, and assumed that they were really complicated to make. But, as it turns out, they’re just… get this… spiced black tea and milk.

So, so simple!

And let’s not forget how much money you’ll save!

Buying an iced chai latte as a one-off at Starbucks might only cost a few bucks. But if this is a daily thing, multiply that out! Making your own lattes at home can help save you some dough.

Most of the ingredients used in this recipe are pretty inexpensive: milk, black tea bags, sugar, etc.

I’ll admit that some of the spices used in this recipe might be a little pricey, but they’ll go a long way. In the long run, you’ll be saving yourself some serious money.

How do they come together?

You start out by bringing water with some fragrant chai spices (more about that below) and sweetener to a boil. 

I like to sweeten mine with sugar. But you do you. Want to use a non-sugar substitute? Do it. Honey or maple syrup? Have at it.

Steep some black tea bags in this mixture and allow it to cool. Pour over ice and add the milk of your choice. Et voila!

I typically use almond milk, but please use whatever you prefer. It’s great with cow’s milk, too.

Let’s talk about chai spices!

You can use a pre-made chai spice mix, if that’s easier for you. But if you have the means (and the Internet can help with this), I’d recommend buying some whole spices and creating your own mix. Not only does it taste great, but it also allows you to customize your chai latte experience.

In case your local grocery store doesn’t carry some of the spices, consider looking online. I’ve included links to some of the potentially harder to find spices below:

• Cinnamon sticks
• Star anise
• Coriander seeds
• Whole cloves
• Cardamom pods (crack the pods open to get at the seeds) or cardamom seeds

Looking for other recipes?

Need more caffeinated goodness? Check out my Homemade Cold Brew Coffee! I truly cannot recommend it enough. And if you wanna get a little fancy, please check out my Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee!

Looking for more treats that feature chai flavors? Check out these Chai Spice Chocolate Chunk Muffins!

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Iced Chai Lattes

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar, see notes
• 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise
• 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 10 whole cloves
• 2 tsp cardamon seeds
• 8 teabags black tea
• milk, see notes

Instructions

1. Combine the water, sugar, and spices in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

2. Bring to a boil, and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Turn the heat off and add the teabags to the saucepan. Allow the tea to steep for 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool completely.

4. In whatever proportions you desire, pour the cooled tea over ice and top with milk.

Recipe Notes

Notes:

• You can increase or decrease the amount of sugar to suit your tastes. I've used both brown and white granulated sugar with success.
• I have used cows milk and almond milk. I can't speak to how these iced lattes turn out when using another kind.

Do I need any special equipment to make these chai lattes?

• Not equipment, but you will need English Breakfast tea bags!
• Paper straws, for sipping

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