Name: Chai Tea Latte
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Chai Tea Concentrate (makes 48 ounces); 6 teaspoons Darjeeling black tea (or use 6 Darjeeling black tea bags); 6 cups filtered water, cold or room temperature; 2-4 inches fresh ginger (1″ slices, crushed); 2 cinnamon sticks (crushed); 4-6 whole cloves (crushed); 6-7 cardamom pods (crushed); 1 star anise (optional, crushed); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste); ¼-½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¼-⅓ cup honey (or sweetener of choice); Chai Latte (1:1 ratio of concentrate to milk); 6 ounces whole milk (or preferred milk alternative); 6 ounces chai concentrate (recipe above); Option #2 Quick Chai Tea Latte; 2 bags chai tea (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf chai tea); ½ cup boiled water; 1-2 teaspoons honey (or sweetener of choice); ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup milk (cow’s milk or plant-based); Option #3 Super Fast Chai Tea Latte; 6 ounces store-bought Chai Tea Concentrate (such as Tazo Chai Concentrate); 6 ounces milk (cow’s milk or plant-based)

Description

The Chai Tea Latte is a warm, inviting beverage that perfectly balances the bold flavors of black tea with the comforting spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Whether you’re looking to cozy up on a cold day or need a pick-me-up, this latte is sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients

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Chai Tea Concentrate (makes 48 ounces)
6 teaspoons Darjeeling black tea (or use 6 Darjeeling black tea bags)
6 cups filtered water, cold or room temperature
2–4 inches fresh ginger (1″ slices, crushed)
2 cinnamon sticks (crushed)
4–6 whole cloves (crushed)
6–7 cardamom pods (crushed)
1 star anise (optional, crushed)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste)
¼–½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼–⅓ cup honey (or sweetener of choice)
Chai Latte (1:1 ratio of concentrate to milk)
6 ounces whole milk (or preferred milk alternative)
6 ounces chai concentrate (recipe above)
Option #2 Quick Chai Tea Latte
2 bags chai tea (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf chai tea)
½ cup boiled water
1–2 teaspoons honey (or sweetener of choice)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk (cow’s milk or plant-based)
Option #3 Super Fast Chai Tea Latte
6 ounces store-bought Chai Tea Concentrate (such as Tazo Chai Concentrate)
6 ounces milk (cow’s milk or plant-based)

Instructions

Prepare Chai Tea Concentrate: Measure out all spices and ingredients. Crush the cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and ginger slices using a mortar and pestle. Grate fresh nutmeg.
Simmer the Tea: Bring 6 cups of filtered water to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add Darjeeling tea (or tea bags), crushed spices, and vanilla extract. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Steep and Sweeten: Remove the tea from heat. Stir in honey and allow the mixture to steep, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
Strain and Store: Place a fine mesh strainer over a large measuring bowl and pour the chai concentrate through it. Discard the solids, then transfer the concentrate to a jar or bottle. Cool and refrigerate.
Prepare Chai Latte: Combine 6 ounces of chai concentrate with 6 ounces of steamed milk. Heat in a small pan or use a frother. Top with milk froth if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 120