A soothing caffeine-free pumpkin spice tea latte made with rooibos tea that's like fall in a mug.
Ready or not, here comes fall.
It’s the season for chunky socks and sweaters and chilly mornings or evenings spent cozied up wrapped in an over-sized throw with your hands around a warm mug. And nothing is more synonymous with fall than the comforting flavors of the season like, cinnamon, nutmeg and all those pumpkin pie spices.
Summer lemonades and iced teas give way to more soothing sips. One of my go-to cool weather drinks is this tea latte filled with pumpkin spice. It’s the perfect way to start the day on a chilly morning or wind down in the evening. I make it with Rooibos tea so I can enjoy all the seasonal flavors minus the caffeine jitters, but of course you can also make this with regular black tea if you prefer.
What does a pumpkin spice tea latte taste like?
It’s smooth and silky without being overly rich, with a mild and pleasantly warming spiciness from cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and a hint of anise. A spoonful of pumpkin purée rounds out the pumpkin pie flavors and coconut milk keeps things dairy-free while adding a wonderful creaminess. Richly flavored but evenly balanced, with just enough sweetness and spice, it’s like fall in a mug.
Now if you’re wondering about the throw you see, it’s this one by Boll & Branch. The gorgeous pumpkin color is a limited edition of their 100% organic cotton cable knit throws, and it’s super cozy and comfortable. I really appreciate a company that goes to the extra effort of producing quality goods that are eco-friendly, non-toxic and ethically sourced and produced and that’s exactly what they do, (read more about their story here) so I’m pleased to partner with Boll & Branch today to offer you a first look at their newest limited edition throw for fall.
(This post is sponsored by Boll & Branch, but as always, all opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Gourmande in the Kitchen.)
More warming fall and winter drink recipes:
Pumpkin Spice Tea Latte
A soothing caffeine-free pumpkin spice tea latte made with rooibos tea, that's like fall in a mug.
Ingredients
- 1 rooibos tea bag
- 1 cup/240ml filtered water for brewing
- ¼ cup/60ml coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛th teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛th teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛th teaspoon ground anise
- 1 Tablespoon/15ml maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon/15g pumpkin purée
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Place tea bag in saucepan and brew covered for 5 minutes. Press on tea bag and discard.
- Add coconut milk, vanilla extract cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg anise, maple syrup and pumpkin puree to saucepan, whisk to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Pour hot mixture into blender and blend on high until smooth and frothy.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 129Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 24mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 1g
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Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
Ivana says
Thank you for this great recipe! Can you tell me, please, if you use canned coconut milk, or the regular one in a carton? Thank you in advance! 🙂
Sylvie says
I use canned but feel free to use coconut milk that comes in a carton if you prefer. Please note that the coconut milk in the carton is lower in fat than canned coconut milk and will produce a less rich but equally tasty result!
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
This looks so delicious without being packed with all the calories of the original!
Emma says
This looks so, so good and soul-warming. I'm so ready for the fall and all the delicious spices and tastes that is associated with it, but we're have a full on Indian summer here in Denmark right now, which is quite unusual. Not that I'm not enjoying the good weather, but fall is probably my favorite season, so I'm pretty excited about it 🙂 As soon as the temperature drops a little, I must make this latte.
Love, Emma
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I love that this pumpkin drink is made with tea. Super lovely!
Laura |Petite Allergy Treats says
I can't just imagine relaxing with a cup of this! Love the idea of pumpkin tea instead of coffee!
Em says
Caffeine-free pumpkin spice drink - it's all I've ever asked for! Thanks for knowing just what a mama wants, Sylvie. And I love the styling in these pics. That throw! <3
Raia says
That looks so comforting and delicious! I love the addition of the hemp, too. I'm definitely going to be giving it a try.
Catherine says
Dear Sylvie, I am so ready for the fall and this latte only makes me more eager for the cooler season to arrive. Sounds so warm and comforting...I would love this in the evening with a classic movie. Beautiful photo too. xo, Catherine
Maria says
So cool using the rooibos tea!
allie says
I'd love to snuggle up in this gorgeous throw with your pumpkin latte. Sounds heavenly. We're just getting a drop in humidity around here and looking forward to the cool crisp nights of fall. You are getting me in the mood for sure!