Homemade Dirty Chai Tea Latte

rich, homemade dirty chai tea latte that combines bold espresso with warming chai spices for a comforting, café-quality drink. Perfect hot or iced!

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Course: Beverages, Breakfast Drinks, Coffee Drinks

Cuisine: Indian-Inspired, Coffeehouse, American

Keyword: Dirty chai latte recipe with tea bag, Dirty chai tea latte caffeine, Dirty chai tea latte ingredients, Dirty chai tea latte recipe, Dirty chai tea Latte Starbucks

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: Cup

Calories: 120kcal

Cost: $1

Equipment

1 Small saucepan For brewing chai concentrate
1 Fine-mesh strainer To strain the chai concentrate
1 Espresso machine or Moka pot For making espresso (or use strong coffee)
1 Whisk or milk frother For frothing the milk
1 Mug To serve

Ingredients

For Chai Concentrate

2 cups Water Filtered for best flavor
4 bags Black tea Ceylon or Assam recommended
1 stick Cinnamon Or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 pods Cardamom Lightly crushed
6 whole Cloves Optional for extra spice
1 inch Fresh ginger Sliced
¼ teaspoon Black peppercorns Adds warmth
2-3 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For depth of flavor

For Each Dirty Chai Tea Latte

½ cup Chai tea concentrate Prepared from above
½ cup Milk of choice Whole oat, or almond milk work well
1 shot Espresso Or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
1 pinch Ground cinnamon Optional for garnish

Instructions

Simmer water and chai spices for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 3-5 minutes.
Stir in sweetener and vanilla, then strain concentrate.
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Heat milk until steaming but not boiling.
Froth milk using a whisk or frother.
Pour chai concentrate and espresso into a mug.
Add steamed milk, top with foam, and garnish with cinnamon.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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