September 23, 2026

RECIPE: Iced Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte

RECIPE: Iced Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte

A creamy autumn favourite with a Hug the Tea twist. Our Iced Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte combines smooth Japanese matcha with creamy oat or coconut milk and our homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup made with real pumpkin purée, warming pumpkin spices and a touch of vanilla.

Served over ice and finished with a delicate sprinkle of pumpkin spice, it’s the perfect matcha for cosy autumn days.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup

You’ll need

  • 1 can pumpkin purée
  • 60 g brown sugar
  • 60 g white sugar
  • Pumpkin spice, to taste
  • Water, as needed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add all ingredients to a saucepan and simmer gently until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup has thickened slightly.

Let the syrup cool completely before using.

Iced Pumpkin Spice Matcha

You’ll need

  • Ice
  • Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
  • Oat or coconut milk
  • 2.5–3 g  Ceremonial and/or Premium Matcha from Hug the Tea
  • 50 ml water at 80°C
  • A pinch of pumpkin spice

How to make it

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Add a generous splash of homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup.
  3. Pour in your oat or coconut milk.
  4. Whisk 2.5–3 g Matcha with 50 ml water at 80°C until smooth and frothy.
  5. Slowly pour the matcha over the milk.
  6. Finish with a light sprinkle of pumpkin spice.

Creamy, spiced and made for autumn. 🎃

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