Description
A warm and comforting Chai Tea Latte recipe that combines aromatic spices and steeped chai tea with steamed milk and a touch of natural sweetener. Perfect for a cozy morning or afternoon treat, this easy-to-make beverage uses simple ingredients to create a rich and flavorful latte that can be customized with dairy or plant-based milk.
Ingredients
Tea and Spices
- 2-3 chai tea bags
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. all spice
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 cups water (heated to boiling)
Milk and Sweetener
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or plant based)
- 2 tsp. granular monk fruit sweetener or liquid stevia sweetener drops
Instructions
- Add Tea Bags and Spices: In a large glass measuring cup or teapot, combine the chai tea bags with the cinnamon, ginger, all spice, nutmeg, and cloves. This will create the base for the chai tea infusion.
- Steep the Tea: Pour the boiling water over the tea bags and spice mixture. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, so the flavors fully infuse into the water, creating a fragrant chai concentrate.
- Heat the Milk: While the tea steeps, warm the milk using a milk frother, microwave, or stovetop. The milk should be steamed or hot but not boiling; about 60 to 90 seconds in the microwave is ideal. Frothing the milk adds a creamy texture to the latte.
- Combine Tea and Milk: Pour the steeped chai tea into two mugs, dividing roughly 1 cup each. Top each mug with approximately 3/4 cup of the steamed and frothed milk, adding extra foam if desired for a latte-like finish.
- Add Sweetener and Serve: Stir the monk fruit or stevia sweetener into each mug to taste. Optionally, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top for garnish. Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the rich and comforting flavors.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk for a vegan version.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference or omit sweetener for a naturally spiced latte.
- Steeping the chai longer will intensify the spice flavors but may also increase bitterness.
- Use fresh ground spices for the best flavor.
- For a frothier latte, use a milk frother or handheld frothing wand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
