Nothing beats a homemade chai tea latte. I’m always so disappointed when I order one at a coffee shop and they use a chai powder and it is way too sweet and doesn’t give me the boost of caffeine that I paid for. So, I stopped ordering them and set out to make my own version at home that is quick, easy, and delicious. Is it authentic? No. But it’s delicious and gets the job done so I’ll call it a day.
Ingredients you need
- Chai tea bags
- Milk of choice
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon or pumpkin spice
Tools you may need
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Homemade Chai Tea Latte
Ingredients
- 8 oz filtered water
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin spice
- 1 tbsp MCT oil optional
- 6 oz milk
Instructions
- Heat water just until it starts to boil
- Steep tea bags for 5-8 minutes
- While tea is steeping, heat milk until hot with vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup
- Froth milk mixture with frother until foamy
- If using MCT oil, add it to your tea
- Pour frothed milk mixture into tea
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Does a chai latte have caffeine?
Yes, 1 Tazo chai tea bag has 47 mg of caffeine in it. For this recipe we use 2 tea bags, so that would equate to 94 mg of caffeine.
Does a chai latte have coffee in it?
No, it does not. It is made with black tea.
What is a dirty chai latte?
A dirty chai latte is a chai tea latte with a shot of espresso in it.
What type of milk to use for chai latte?
I prefer to use raw milk or whole milk. Feel free to use whatever milk you like best.
What does a chai latte taste like?
Earthy, robust, creamy, and full of rich spices that remind me of a cool fall day.
How to make an iced chai latte?
You can make this recipe and chill it in the fridge for a bit and add some ice.