Description
This homemade chai tea latte combines the rich flavor of chai tea with creamy milk for a delightful beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chai tea bag (any brand, caffeinated or decaf)
- 1–2 teaspoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (2% dairy, non-dairy, or whole milk)
Instructions
- Place the chai tea bag in a measuring cup or small heat-proof mug.
- Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) of freshly boiled water over the tea bag and let it steep for 5–7 minutes to make a strong concentrate.
- Remove the tea bag, gently squeezing out excess liquid, then stir in 1-2 teaspoons of sugar until fully dissolved.
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of your chosen milk into a small saucepan.
- Heat the milk over medium heat until steaming hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and vigorously whisk the milk, or use a handheld frother, for 1–2 minutes until light and foamy.
- Pour the chai concentrate into your serving mug.
- Slowly pour the warm milk over the chai, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade chai tea latte.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily adjusted to suit your taste by adding more or less sugar.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of milk for varying flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg