Here’s how to make pumpkin spice coffee: 4 ways! Add syrup to your drip coffee, make iced coffee, or try it as a latte.

Are you a pumpkin spice lover? Then let us introduce you to 4 ways to make the very best Pumpkin Spice Coffee! Whether you like hot coffee or iced, lattes or black, we’ve got a recipe for you. The basic way? Make pumpkin spice syrup and drizzle it into your drip coffee. But if you’re more of a pumpkin spice latte fan, we get it! We’ve got recipes for that, and iced coffee to boot.
How to make pumpkin spice coffee: 4 ways!
There are lots of ways to make pumpkin spice coffee, depending on exactly what you’re looking for. The easiest way is to drizzle a little syrup into your drip coffee. But you can also put pumpkin spices into the grounds, or make a tasty latte! Here are the four basic ways we like to make pumpkin spice coffee:
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee: hot drip coffee plus pumpkin spice syrup
- Iced Coffee: homemade spice mix, drip coffee, milk and ice
- Pumpkin Spice Latte: this hot Pumpkin Spice Latte uses espresso, pumpkin spices, pumpkin puree and milk
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte: this cold Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte uses the same ingredients served over ice

Making pumpkin spice syrup
For the basic Pumpkin Spice Coffee, you’ll need a homemade pumpkin spice syrup. This is a great method because you end up with a jar of syrup that works for lots of drinks! Here’s what you’ll need for the syrup:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
Simmer those ingredients for about 2 minutes until they dissolve, then strain them through a fine mesh strainer. Refrigerate this until using: it makes a big batch you can use for about 12 drinks!

Drip coffee making methods
If you’re making pumpkin spice coffee or iced coffee, you’ll need a great hot cup of joe. Of course, you can use any type of coffee making method you like: even a electric coffee maker! But here are a few methods we think make a better pot of coffee:
- Chemex: This is our top method for delicious Pour Over Coffee: the flavor is top notch
- French Press: French Press Coffee is also top quality and makes a great cup
- Moka Pot: Moka Pot Coffee is somewhere in between drip coffee and espresso; it’s very strong but works well with pumpkin spices
Variation: pumpkin spice latte (or iced!)
Do you love a good pumpkin spice latte? These drinks are slightly different than the first two options: they have not only pumpkin spices but real pumpkin puree. We’ve modeled them off of the Starbucks drinks, but make them like a real latte: just like a classic Cafe Latte. For these options, go to the following recipes:

More pumpkin spice recipes
There are so many tasty pumpkin spiced recipes to make when the season hits! Here are a few more favorite pumpkin recipes to try:
- Go for classic Pumpkin Cake with cream cheese frosting
- Try tasty Pumpkin Spice Muffins or Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
- Go for Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Try Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal or Pumpkin Waffles

Pumpkin Spice Coffee (4 Ways!)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Description
Here’s how to make pumpkin spice coffee: 4 ways! Add syrup to your drip coffee, make iced coffee, or try it as a latte.
Ingredients
For pumpkin spice coffee
- 8 ounces (1 cup) coffee
- 2 to 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice syrup
For the pumpkin spice latte, go to:
For the pumpkin spice iced coffee:
- 6 tablespoons ground coffee
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ cup milk or almond milk
Instructions
- For the pumpkin spice coffee: Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup (makes ¾ cup; refrigerate the remainder for future drinks). Meanwhile, make the coffee using your preferred method: try Pour Over Coffee, French Press Coffee, or Moka Pot Coffee. Pour the coffee into a mug, and add the pumpkin spice syrup. Serve immediately.
- For a pumpkin spice latte: Go to Pumpkin Spice Latte or Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.
- For pumpkin spice iced coffee: Mix all of the spices into the coffee grounds. Then brew the coffee using your favorite method: we used How to Make Coffee in a Chemex. Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature. To serve, place ice cubes in a glass. For each of 4 servings, pour in ½ cup coffee, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk or almond milk (or double to make 2 large servings).
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: Pumpkin spice coffee