Creamy, spicy and simply divine! This Naturally Sweetened Spiced Pumpkin Chai Tea is caffeine free, has lots of fresh ginger, a delicious blend of spices and has Paleo and vegan options.
Warming drinks are perfect for cooler weather.
This healthy spiced pumpkin chai tea recipe was inspired by my friend Andrea. She brought her Pumpkin Spice Latte to our local Holistic Moms Network chapter meeting and everyone was raving about it.
This naturally sweetened spiced pumpkin chai tea is truly something special. It's luscious, creamy and perfectly spiced with all of the fragrant spices that make you think of fall and winter bliss.
I've been making my own version of chai tea for many years now. This delicious drink has been a favorite of mine since high school.
My caffeine-free chai tea blend does not contain black tea and all of the common spices, but it's still delicious.
I stopped drinking caffeinated beverages many years ago now, so I had to come up with my own chai version that still tasted similar without the black tea.
This naturally sweetened spiced pumpkin chai tea has become my favorite hot drink in the morning and afternoon. It's the perfect blend of creamy pumpkin and spice.
Naturally Sweetened Spiced Pumpkin Chai Tea
Naturally Sweetened Spiced Pumpkin Chai Tea
Creamy, spicy and simply divine! This Naturally Sweetened Spiced Pumpkin Chai Tea is caffeine free, has lots of fresh ginger, a delicious blend of spices and has Paleo and vegan options.
Ingredients
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger {about 1 inch chunk} peeled, grated/finely minced
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon chips or 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 2 black peppercorns
- ¾ cup homemade pumpkin puree or pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cups raw milk, organic whole milk or full fat coconut milk
Instructions
- In a medium-size saucepan, add water and bring to a boil.
- Peel ginger and grate with a microplane or standing grater.
- Combine cinnamon chips (broken pieces of cinnamon stick), fennel seed, cloves and peppercorns in a small bowl.
- Add grated ginger and spices to the boiling water. Remove from heat, COVER and let steep for 25-30 minutes (30 minutes = an infusion, meaning you will get full nutritional properties from the spices).
- When tea is almost done steeping, add pumpkin puree, honey and milk to the blender. Pulse or puree to blend.
- Strain tea into blender. Carefully pulse to combine, the blender will be more than halfway full, so be very careful blending (otherwise the liquid will overflow).
- Pour back into the saucepan and heat over low heat to desired temperature.
- Serve hot. NOTE: If you prefer a super smooth consistency (no pumpkin puree "pulp"), strain before drinking.
Notes
Equipment: Medium-Size Saucepan w/ Lid, Microplane or Standing Grater, Small Bowl, Fine Mesh Strainer, Blender
Vegan-Option: Replace milk with coconut milk {I use this and this} and replace honey with organic maple syrup grade B.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight glass jar {like a quart Mason jar} in the refrigerator up to 2 days. When ready to drink, stir to combine, then reheat on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 249Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 95mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 7g
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Five Bunnies
That drinks sounds amazing! I have extra pumpkin in my fridge right now so I think I will try to make it tomorrow. I also just bought some raw milk so I'm all stocked up! I've been craving coffee lately but really trying not to drink it so I think this will help me out...
Emily Sunwell
I hope you enjoy it! It's so delicious.
Five Bunnies
okay, so I have since made it and it was really good! made me totally forget I ever liked coffee 🙂 btw I really like your blog! I've find a few things I want to try to make...
Emily Sunwell
That's wonderful! So happy you liked it so much, and thank you.
Herryponting
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Louise
I'm loving making coconut chai right now (just returned from India where masala chai was everywhere), and so I'll have to try adding pumpkin puree soon!
Emily Sunwell
What a fun adventure! I hope you enjoyed your time there. I love Chai, hope you love the pumpkin addition, it's so yummy.
linda spiker
Oh I love the sound of ginger and pumpkin together!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I love the two together 🙂
Lindsey Dietz
Oh, the flavors of fall! I love this recipe!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Lindsey! I love the flavors of fall too 🙂
Megan Stevens
This looks lovely! The fennel must make it good for digestion, love that.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you! It's so yummy 🙂
Megan Stevens
Plus ALL that pumpkin!! Love that!
Katie Walsh Beck
Pretty sure I would take this over a pumpkin spice latte anyday! This sounds lovely and I love the warm spices in chai 🙂
linda spiker
Love all the pumpkin I am seeing already! What a beautiful and tasty tea! Fall in a cup!
Jean
Such a comforting cold weather drink! I can imagine cozying up with one of these next to the fireplace. Looks perfect!
Renee Kohley
Oh goodness! So my oldest is obsessed with chai in the last year! She is an old soul 😉 She is going to love this special pumpkin fall version! Thank you!
Christina
Oooo hello, fall flavors!! I need this every morning before I take the kids to school! So very comforting!
jennifer
Okay, first kudos to you for kicking the caffeine . . .I'm not there. However, this looks like a super yummy drink that will give me some of my favorite chia memories without all the buzz, a great way to step it down.
Tessa Simpson
I bet the pumpkin gives this an extra creamy mouth feel! I will be harvesting some squash from garden soon can't wait!!
Katja Heino
I'm so excited about pumpkin season. And pumpkin chai??? YUM! This is totally my fall time jam.
Lindsey Dietz
Ok, you win: Fall Drink of The Year! I'm loving everything about this, especially the pumpkin + chai flavor combo! And so good for digestion, too!
Megan Stevens
Emily this looks so special and unique! I love ALL that ginger, and all the pumpkin, wow! So autumnal, spicy and healthy!! My oldest especially will love this, can't wait to make it for all of us!! 🙂 🙂
ChihYu Smith
That's so beautiful! I love chai tea. Will definitely make this pumpkin flavor too. My husband is going to love it!
Carol Little @studiobotanica.com
Looking forward to making this Em-- looks so festive and filled with abundant deep fall flavours!
Pumpkin + Ginger + Fennel + .. more... I love playing with real food and this is up my alley!
Irena Macri
This looks so fresh and I love that it uses real pumpkin. I can't wait to cozy up with a cup of this.
Anna
What a great recipe!! I'm a huge pumpkin fan, and LOVE finding great new recipes that don't include refined sugar! This is absolutely the perfect pick-me-up for a chilly fall afternoon!
Taesha
This looks amazing! the perfect thing to curl up with on a crisp fall morning!
Donna
Chai makes weak at the knees, I'm such a sucker for all those spices. The combo of pumpkin and chai spices without refined sugar makes this recipe a winner!!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
I'm crazy about chai tea! And I have to say adding pumpkin just sounds so cozy and absolutely delicious!
Kiran Dodeja Smith
Mmm ... this sounds fantastic! I have lots of cans of pumpkin and a fresh jar of homemade hemp milk that I'm going to try this with tomorrow. Love chai, and know I''m going to love this drink, too!