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Chai Tea Latte

Delicious Chai Tea Latte: Warm Your Soul with Every Sip

Discover the comfort of a homemade Chai Tea Latte, a cozy beverage infused with warm spices and ready in under 25 minutes.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chai Tea Latte, cozy beverage, easy recipe, Homemade, spices, warm drink
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • heatproof container

Ingredients

For the Chai Base

  • 2 cups water A refreshing base to infuse all the delicious spices.
  • 2 teaspoons black tea leaves or tea bags The heart of your chai, giving it a robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Adds a zesty warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom Brings a sweet and aromatic touch.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Offers a comforting sweetness.

For the Creamy Twist

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a rich aroma.
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) Creaminess to balance the spices.

For Sweetening

  • sugar or sweetener to taste Customize the sweetness to your liking.

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chai Tea Latte

  • In a medium saucepan, pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or tea bags, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground cinnamon. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container, removing solid spices and tea leaves.
  • Return the chai base to heat and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of milk. Heat gently, stirring until warmed.
  • Taste and sweeten with sugar or sweetener to your preference, stirring until fully dissolved.
  • Pour into mugs and enjoy. Top with frothed milk if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, freeze without added milk. Mix in fresh milk after thawing to enhance taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal