How to Make a Chai Tea Latte
Making a delicious chai tea latte is simple and satisfying. Here is an easy-to-follow guide that will help you make a great-tasting chai latte in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of strongly brewed black tea, such as chai, English Breakfast, or Earl Grey
- ¾ cup of milk (can be any kind, cow’s milk, almond, oat, or soy)
- 2 teaspoons of honey/sugar, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon of ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon of grated ginger
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of black tea and set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium-high heat.
- Once the milk begins to simmer, add the honey/sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and ginger.
- Stir constantly until the sugar or honey has dissolved and the spices are well blended.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the brewed tea. Stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until frothy.
- Pour the blended tea and milk into mugs and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- For a stronger flavor, you can steep your tea for longer.
- The aroma and flavor of the spices change when heated up and combined.
- Alternately, you can use a store-bought chai tea concentrate to skip the ground spices and make a latte more quickly.
- If you like your tea with a different spice or flavor profile, feel free to adjust and experiment.
Making a chai tea latte is an easy and delicious treat. You can enjoy an aromatic and flavorful cup of chai tea latte at home, that tastes almost as good as one from a café or coffee shop, with just a few simple ingredients and steps.
