Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

This Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe combines coffee or espresso with real pumpkin, warm pumpkin pie spice, milk, vanilla, and just enough sweetness. It’s creamy, easy to make at home, and simple to adjust to your taste.

You can use espresso for a more traditional latte or strong brewed coffee if that’s what you make at home. Either way, choose a coffee with enough body to still taste like coffee after the pumpkin, milk, and spices are added.

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1/2 to 1 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 to 2 shots of espresso
• 1 to 2 cups milk or your favorite dairy-free milk
• 1 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup, coconut sugar, or your favorite sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Up to 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream, optional
• A light sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for the top, optional

How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte

1. Add the milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetener to a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm until hot, but don't let it boil.
2. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Add the strong brewed coffee or espresso and whisk until smooth and well combined.
4. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice if needed.
5. Divide between two mugs and top with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice if you like.

That's it. A warm, creamy pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin and plenty of coffee flavor.

What Coffee Is Best for a Pumpkin Spice Latte?

The coffee matters. Pumpkin, milk, vanilla, sweetness, and spice can easily overpower a coffee that doesn't have enough body.

Espresso is the classic choice because its concentrated flavor holds up beautifully with milk. Weaver's Espresso Blend Coffee is a natural fit when you want that deeper espresso character.

If you prefer brewed coffee, make it a little stronger than your everyday cup. Weaver's House Blend Coffee is a lovely choice when you want a balanced coffee flavor underneath the pumpkin and spice.

You don't need an espresso machine to make a good pumpkin spice latte. Strong, freshly brewed coffee works beautifully. If you do make espresso at home, our How to Make the Perfect Espresso at Home guide can help you get the coffee just right.

Make Your Pumpkin Spice Latte Your Way

One of the best things about making a pumpkin spice latte at home is that you control the sweetness and spice.

If you don't like very sweet coffee, start with less sweetener and taste before adding more. Whole milk will give you a rich, creamy latte, but oat, almond, coconut, or another milk alternative works too.

Love pumpkin? Add a little more puree. Want more spice? Add a light sprinkle on top. Just remember that cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves should complement the coffee, not cover it up.

The goal is simple: you should taste the coffee, pumpkin, and warm spices together.

Can You Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Without Pumpkin Puree?

Yes. You can make a spiced latte with coffee or espresso, milk, vanilla, sweetener, and pumpkin pie spice without using pumpkin puree. It won't have quite the same pumpkin flavor or texture, but you'll still get those familiar warm fall spices.

Want to make your own pumpkin spice blend? Our Pumpkin Spice for Coffee and Tea guide has the recipe and explains how to use it with coffee and tea.

For more ways to enjoy pumpkin and coffee together, visit our Pumpkin Spice Coffee Drink Recipes.

Start with good coffee, adjust the pumpkin and sweetness to your taste, and enjoy it while it's hot.