5 Cozy, Fun, And Comforting Tea Lattes To Warmly Sip Throughout The Season

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5 Cozy, Fun, And Comforting Tea Lattes To Warmly Sip Throughout The Season

13 min read OCT 17, 2025

Key Takeaways

Throughout the cold weather seasons many add tea to their warm beverage staples as this brew is commonly comforting. In this article you’ll find five fun, cozy, and comforting tea lattes to enjoy all season long. Some showcase the typical flavors of the autumn season, while others focus on the desire for warmth and comfort this time of year.

Key Takeaways

Earl Grey Chai Latte (Earl, That’s My Chai!)
Honey Chamomile Tea Latte
Maple Pumpkin Tea Latte (MPL Is The MVP)
Chamomile Golden Milk Latte (Golden Sand Golden Milk Latte)
Maple Pecan “London Fog” Latte (Dark And Stormy Night, Meet Cool Foggy Morning)
The ‘ber months, as many like to call them, are filled with so many cozy moments.

From orchard and pumpkin patch visits to friend and family gatherings around a warm fire or a full table, slow weekends spent reading or watching your favorite seasonal flicks - these all feel so joyful yet cozy this time of year.

For me, even typical mornings now become nostalgic, the cool temperatures seeming to give pause, transforming my typical coffee or tea routine into something much more special.

Actually, if you’re like most folks, a hot cup of tea becomes a staple throughout the autumn and winter seasons for this very reason - this brew bringing not only warmth but comfort to many throughout these months.

However, coffee indeed seems to hog the limelight when it comes to fun, cozy, carefully crafted lattes.

And, in this regard, tea can be seen as a boring brew…but not today!

Did you know you can easily craft tea lattes that are just as delicious and fun as typical coffee concoctions?

That’s right - today we’re bringing you some seasonally fun, delicious, warm, creamy, and comforting tea lattes!

So, grab your infusers, mugs, and leaves and let’s get brewing…err steeping!

5 Cozy, Fun, And Comforting Tea Lattes To Warmly Sip Throughout The Season

Before we move into the kitchen, here’s a few things to consider:

First, always use filtered water when brewing tea.

Water can greatly affect the taste of tea, so filtered water is recommended to produce your best cup.

Next, the type of tea you use matters greatly when it comes to making lattes.

This is specifically something to note when using teas which contain fruit infusions, as the combination of some fruits and milk can cause curdling.

This is why you’ll find that we’re only using our Empire State Sunrise Tea (an organic black tea from Sri Lanka infused with a slight amount of organic bergamot oil) and our Golden Sands Serenity Tea (made from pure organic Egyptian Chamomile Flowers) in the recipes included here today.

Lastly, as all of our teas are loose leaf, I wanted to cover a few ways to steep them for best flavor.

1- I drink tea daily, and my personally preferred method for steeping is to use a tea infuser.

To infuse tea, you can purchase a tea kettle that has a stainless-steel mesh filter, or you can simply find a small stainless-steel infuser.

The most economical route would be, of course, to use a small infuser.

And, we do have a few options to choose from on our website, so if you’re in need, you can find them here (I’ve listed a practical description with each for anyone who may need a bit more info to decide between the two):

This infuser would be perfect for both a small cup of tea or for those who would like to brew a larger cup, or more than one serving at a time. This is also perfect for those (like me) who prefer their tea strong, thus generally using more than the recommended loose leaf serving size.

https://lifeboostcoffee.com/products/tea-infusers

The option below is a tea ball, and these are great for a small cup or if you’re only using 1-2 teaspoons of loose-leaf tea. To paint a more accurate picture, I will say that I generally don’t use these, only because I really like my tea strong. To accomplish this flavor, I almost always use at least double the typical loose leaf serving recommendations. In doing so, I’ve found that the infuser simply doesn’t close properly. (Because duh, I’ve got too much tea in there! Ha ha!)

https://lifeboostcoffee.com/products/tea-balls

2- You can also purchase single-use bags made for loose leaf tea. However, if you do go this route, for both environmental and whole-body health, look for biodegradable bags that are made from plant-based materials, avoiding options that have been bleached, are made of synthetic fibers, or those which may contain microplastics.

3- If you do not have an infuser or a healthy tea bag option, you can also use a french press to steep tea.

For this method, simply add the desired amount of loose leaf tea to the press, top with hot (boiling temp) water, cover with the plunger (do not press yet) then allow the tea to steep for the recommended time.

When you’re ready to enjoy, simply press the plunger down slowly to separate the tea leaves from the hot liquid, then pour.

Now for those tasty tea latte recipes!

1- Earl, That’s My Chai!

Our Empire State Sunrise Tea does contain a bit of organic bergamot oil, the typical flavor notes that sets apart an earl grey tea from a traditional black tea, such as an English breakfast tea.

And, while chai teas commonly do contain black tea, the use of an earl grey base is less conventional.

Why? I have no idea, because this is so incredibly delicious!

As for the title? I have some friends who have a beautiful grey cat, named Earl (Earl Grey, but Earl for short).

And Earl loves to sneak samples of…well, anything he sees sitting on a counter, coffee table, nightstand, etc.

So, when visiting, it’s not uncommon to hear the phrase, “Earl, that’s my…coffee, tea, etc!”

And today, we’ll finish that quippy little kitty rebuke, with chai. Yum!

*Note: Be sure to check out both options for adding milk to this latte. (One option yields a smooth and creamy tea, the other incorporates both a creamy tea and a milk foam topping.)

Ingredients

4 teaspoons Lifeboost Empire State Sunrise Tea
1 cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods
½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
½ tablespoon raw honey (more or less to taste)
½ cup filtered water
3 whole cloves
1 cup milk

Instructions

Add water and spices to a small saucepan and heat over medium high heat until the water begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add loose leaf tea and continue simmering for 5-7 minutes. The water will inherently evaporate during this process, and that’s okay, as long as spices and tea leaves remain fully submerged. If you need to add more water, only add a tablespoon at a time so the mixture doesn’t get watered down.
Option 1: Slowly add milk to the simmering tea and spices, heating just until the latte is warmed. Then, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a mug, stir in honey, and enjoy!
Option 2: After the tea and spices have simmered/steeped, slowly add ½ of the milk to the mixture, allowing it to warm. Add the other half of the milk to an electric frother and froth on the heated setting.

Strain the tea, spice, and milk mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large mug. Add honey and stir to combine. Top with warmed, frothed milk, and enjoy!

2- Honey Chamomile Tea Latte

Chamomile is calm in a cup, so if you’re looking for a comforting, cozy tea latte, chamomile is a great option!

Personally, I love to sip on this before bed - it’s calming chamomile tea meets a warm glass of milk.

But, if snoozeville isn’t your ultimate destination, it’s also great for a cozy afternoon or slow morning.

No matter when you choose to enjoy it, this latte is a truly yummy treat!

Ingredients (serves 2)

3 teaspoons Lifeboost Golden Sand Serenity Tea
1 cup filtered water
1 ½ cups milk (coconut milk is great in this latte)
1 tablespoon raw honey, divided

Instructions

Bring water to a slow boil in a small saucepan. Just as the water begins to bubble, remove from heat and use to steep Golden Sand Serenity Tea. (see notes above for steeping methods)
While the tea is steeping, add milk to a small saucepan and heat over low-medium heat until warmed throughout. Once warmed, using a handheld frother, froth the milk in the saucepan until smooth and frothy. (If you don’t have a frother, you can whisk for roughly 5 minutes until it is frothy.)
Divide tea between two large mugs.
Add ½ tablespoon of honey to each mug, stirring to combine.
Top each with warmed, frothed milk, and enjoy!

3- MPL Is The MVP

Cryptic, maybe. Delicious, absolutely!

This maple pumpkin (tea) latte is going to be your new autumn MVP - yes, it’s that good!

If you love maple…

If you love pumpkin…
If you love tea…

…you’re gonna love this!

Not as spicy as a chai tea latte, and a touch sweeter and creamier, this mug is magnificent.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Lifeboost Empire State Sunrise Tea
½ cup filtered water
¾ cup milk
1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin puree, divided
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, divided

Instructions

Bring water to a slow boil, then use to steep tea. (see notes at the beginning of this section for steeping methods)
Add milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree, and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to a small saucepan and heat over low-medium heat until warmed through. Just be sure to stir frequently to avoid burning the milk.
Add heavy cream, ½ tablespoon of maple syrup, ½ tablespoon pumpkin puree, and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to a small bowl and mix with a handheld mixer or vigorously whisk just until soft peaks form.
Add prepared tea and warmed milk mixture to a large mug, stirring to combine.
Top with maple pumpkin whipped cream and enjoy!

4- Golden Sand Golden Milk Latte

A golden milk latte is a latte infused with the anti-inflammatory powers of turmeric.

And, when you combine these flavors with chamomile, the result not only fights inflammation, but it also boosts brain health, fights disease, protects against infection, aids in digestion, helps you relax, and more!

Of course, as a golden milk latte typically contains black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon, these spicy notes bring a seasonally soothing autumnal feel to this powerfully healthy mug.

Ingredients (serves 2)

2 heaping tablespoons Lifeboost Golden Sand Serenity Tea
3 cups milk (coconut milk is great in this)
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
1 pinch of black pepper
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon raw honey

Instructions

Add milk to a saucepan and heat slowly, just until hot. You’ll want to stir frequently and closely monitor so this does not scorch.
Once hot, add Golden Sand Serenity Tea to a tea infuser, remove milk from heat, put the tea infuser in the milk, and cover.
Allow the tea to steep for 10-12 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, add the coconut oil, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and raw honey to a small bowl, stirring to make a paste.
Remove the chamomile tea infuser from the milk, then divide the infused milk between two mugs.
Divide the paste between the two mugs, then incorporate into the chamomile milk using a handheld frother. (You can just stir the paste into the milk, but using a frother helps to both incorporate it more thoroughly and create a foamy latte.) Enjoy!

5- Dark And Stormy Night, Meet Cool Foggy Morning

We’re closing things out with a tasty twist on the classic London Fog Tea Latte.

A London fog latte is made with earl grey tea and a hint of vanilla. Some even opt for the addition of lavender, especially in the rainy spring season when our hearts long for summer.

But today, since it’s fall y’all, we’re transforming this treat into something a bit more fitting for the season (both fall and winter months).

Complete with a homemade maple pecan syrup, this latte is the perfect Thanksgiving morning fuel, a foggy fall day pick-me-up, your new Saturday morning errand-running tumbler topper…need I go on?

*Bonus: If you’re also a coffee lover, this maple pecan syrup is great in any of our classic roasts, and it pairs incredibly well with these flavored Lifeboost Selections: Toasted Southern Pecan, Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon Cappuccino, French Vanilla, Gingerbread Latte, Vermont Maple Creme, and Maple Cinnamon French Toast.

Ingredients

2-3 teaspoons Lifeboost Empire State Sunrise Tea
½ cup filtered water
¾ cup milk, divided
2 teaspoons maple pecan syrup

Instructions

Boil water in a small saucepan or kettle, then pour into a large mug.
Add tea (in an infuser) to the hot water in the mug. Cover, and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
Add ½ cup milk and 2 teaspoons maple pecan syrup to a small saucepan and heat on low-medium heat, just until fully warmed. Stir frequently to avoid scorching or curdling the milk.
While the milk is warming in the saucepan, add the remaining ¼ cup milk to an electric frother and froth on the heated setting.
Once the tea has steeped, remove the infuser from the mug and add the warmed maple pecan milk mixture to the tea, stirring to combine.
Top the tea latte with the heated and frothed milk from the electric frother, and enjoy!

Maple Pecan Syrup

1 cup pure maple syrup
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup water
½ cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

In a dry skillet, over medium heat, toast the pecans just until fragrant. (roughly 3-5 minutes)

In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and water. Heat gently, stirring continually until the sugar dissolves.

Stir in toasted pecans and simmer on low for 10-12 minutes.

Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and a small pinch of salt.

Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove pecan pieces.

Cool, then transfer to a glass jar. Cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

FAQ

1- Do the tea lattes in this collection of recipes contain caffeine?

Yes and no.

The lattes listed above which contain our Empire State Sunrise Tea do contain caffeine as this is an organic black tea.

A typical 8 ounce cup of black tea can contain roughly anywhere between 40-70 milligrams of caffeine, this amount varying greatly depending on the amount of tea used, water temperature, and steeping time.

The lattes which incorporate our Golden Sand Serenity Tea do not contain caffeine as this tea is an herbal tea, only containing organic Egyptian chamomile flowers.

2- Can any of these lattes be served over ice?

Yes, absolutely!

To make an iced tea latte, you’ll want to start with a stronger, more concentrated, tea as the addition of ice can serve to weaken or water down the flavor of your latte.

Allow the tea to cool after steeping, then pour over ice.

Of course, you’ll also want to omit the step of warming the milk used in the latte, simply using cold milk instead.

Other than that, you’ll simply follow the recipe instructions as listed.

3- When making tea lattes, can I omit the water and only use milk to steep the tea?

Boiling temperatures are typically recommended for steeping tea, and milk can curdle when boiled. So, for this reason, most tea latte recipes do not recommend steeping tea in milk.

If you find that your tea latte tastes too watery for your preference, you can remedy this by adding more tea leaves to your base brew.

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Becky Livingston Vance Content writer

Becky is a mother, educator, and content writer for Lifeboost Coffee. She has had three years’ experience as a writer, and in that time she has enjoyed creatively composing articles and ebooks covering the topics of coffee, health and fitness, education, recipes, and relationships.

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