Creating your Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte is simple. Follow these steps for a delicious outcome:

1. Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add Tea: Once boiling, remove from heat. Add the chai tea bags or loose-leaf chai and steep for 5-7 minutes.
3. Warm Milk: In a separate small saucepan, warm 1 cup of milk over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Combine Ingredients: After steeping, remove the tea bags. Stir in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or honey), pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract into the tea.
5. Blend: Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the tea mixture until smooth and frothy.
6. Mix with Milk: Once the milk is warm and slightly frothy, add it to the blended tea mixture. Stir gently to combine.
7. Serve: Pour the Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte into your favorite mug.
8. Garnish: Top with whipped cream if using, and sprinkle some additional pumpkin pie spice over the top for a fabulous presentation.
9. Enjoy: Sip and relish the blend of cozy spices and creamy pumpkin goodness.

These straightforward steps make it easy for anyone to whip up this delightful drink in no time!