Description
A cozy and flavorful Chai Latte recipe combining honey, warming spices, and tea, finished with frothy warm milk. Perfect for a comforting winter drink made easily at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Chai Concentrate
- 2 - 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 chai tea bags
Milk
- 2 cups milk of choice
Instructions
- Make Chai Concentrate: Add honey and spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom) to a heat-proof jar or measuring cup. Pour in boiling water and whisk until honey dissolves. Add the chai tea bags and steep for at least 15 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Store or Prepare Milk: If not drinking immediately, let the concentrate cool, then refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days. If using immediately, warm the milk on the stove until just simmering.
- Froth Milk: Using a milk frother if available, froth 1 cup of milk at a time to create a creamy texture.
- Assemble Latte: Divide the frothed milk evenly between two mugs. Top each mug with 1 cup of the chai concentrate. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy your warm and flavorful chai latte fresh for the best taste and aroma.
Notes
- This chai latte is easily customized with your preferred sweetener, like maple syrup as an alternative to honey.
- If you don't have a milk frother, warming the milk thoroughly and whisking vigorously can help create some froth.
- Steeping the tea bags longer intensifies the flavor if desired.
- Store leftover chai concentrate in the fridge for up to 3 days for quick latte preparation later.
- Use any milk of choice – dairy or plant-based – depending on dietary needs or preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 326 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
