If you, like many New Englanders, want to hold tight to all things autumnal for as long as possible, head to Tealuxe, whose pumpkin-spice chai will remind you of days spent apple picking and trick-or-treating. The best part is that you can enjoy a cup long after winter’s icy hands have made those outings impossible. Though the tea was originally a seasonal selection, the store made it available year-round because of its popularity. Steeped in your choice of steamed milk (or soy, for those lactose intolerants out there), the tea is a blend of black tea leaves, pumpkin, vanilla, and herbs. It tastes a little less sweet than your average chai, but honey fixes that nicely. Available for $2.75 for a cup and $3.71 for a pot at Tealuxe, 0 Brattle Street, Cambridge, (617) 441-0077, and 108 Newbury Street, Boston, (617) 927-0400.
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