Recipe: Sunrise Chai Coffee Muffins
Do you feel that? It's the cool autumn breeze finally rolling in! One of my favorite things about fall is the wave of spiced goodness that comes with it. Pumpkin spice may get all the attention, but if you ask me, nothing beats a classic chai tea.
Around here at HQ, Sweetie Pie Chai is not only a fall favorite, but a year round favorite, too! This caffeine-free blend is perfect any time of day. It's sweet, warm, and spiced just right with a touch of sweet potato, like a slice of sweet potato pie in a cup.
Though, for those crisp fall mornings, when you need a little extra something to wake you up, our Sunrise Chai is tried and true. At Piper and Leaf, we love tea and coffee but mixed together, you can't beat it, so you can bet a dirty chai latte is a something that you just can't go wrong with, no matter what season it is.
So, in our love for both coffee and chai, needing a pastry for our summer warehouse sale, and in dreaming of this pastry for quite awhile, we came up with a Sunrise Chai Coffee Muffins using our very own Sunrise Chai tea and locally roasted Walling Mountain Coffee. Let me tell you... these muffins were everything you could imagine, the best of both worlds!
We first made these muffins for the morning of our Summer Warehouse Sale, and they were a hit! Not only were they the perfect breakfast treat, but they gave our hardworking team just the pick-me-up we needed. The warm spices, the rich coffee notes, the caramelized brown sugar center, and that coffee glaze on top—it was exactly what we needed to fuel up for one of our busiest days of the year!
So, in celebration of fall, our new chai boxes, and all things cozy, we’re sharing the recipe with you, because we know you’ll love it just as much as we did! These muffins are the perfect way to celebrate fall and all its flavors.
Sunrise Chai Coffee Muffins
Servings: 6
IngredientsChai Streusel
Coffee Muffins
Chai Swirl
Coffee Glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep:
2. Make the Chai Streusel:
3. Coffee Muffin base:
4. Layer & Swirl:
5. Bake:
6. Coffee Glaze:
7. Serve & Enjoy:
These Sunrise Chai Coffee Muffins are a fun twist on all our favorite morning things—perfect for sharing with loved ones over coffee, tea, and a whole lot of smiles!
