Chai Tea Latte

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This chai tea latte features warming and comforting black tea. It is perfect for chilly days and is ready in less than 10 minutes.

At Starbucks I love to get the vanilla bean or Smores frappuccinos. This chai tea latte is another favorite.  Why should coffee lovers have all the fun delicious creamy beverages? Tea is also a great drink to warm up with on chilly mornings! Growing up my family always drank more tea than coffee! It is still something I crave when the weather gets cold. A delicious alternative to just plain tea is a Chai tea latte. It is warm, sweet, and slightly spicy.

My favorite part is that no fancy equipment is required, to can make this recipe. We'll just be using a standard drip coffee maker. If you want even more tea flavor use loose tea or break open the tea bags before placing them into the coffee pot. Paying over 5.00 for a Starbucks Chai Tea Latte, no thank you! Make it cheaper at home! Bonus: You can drink it in your jammies! It goes great with baked goods like our gingerbread loaf and lemon pound cake.

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Tea: I like using black tea for flavor, but you can use another variety if you wish! Black tea does have caffeine in it, so just keep that in mind. Depending on the tea you use it will usually be under 50 MG compared to 100 MG in a typical cup of coffee.
• Milk: Starbucks uses 2% milk. The higher fat milk you use the creamier it will be. I prefer whole milk.
• Ground Ginger: Make sure all ground spices are 6-12 months old or less for optimal flavor. I like to mark the bottom of my spice jars with a sharpie with the date I opened them.
• Cinnamon: You can grind your own cinnamon using cinnamon sticks and a grater for a more powerful flavor. You can also use a cinnamon stick as a fun stirrer.
•  Allspice: Contrary to popular belief allspice is not a blend of spices. It is a small peppercorn-sized spice that comes from the allspice tree. It has a warm slightly spicy flavor similar to cloves.

Tips and Tricks

1. Make-Ahead: Brew tea up to a week in advance. This saves precious time on busy and sleepy mornings.
2. Froth Without a Frother: Constantly whisk the milk mixture on the stove for a frothy effect.
3. Chai Ice Cubes: Freeze extra chai tea in ice cubes trays to avoid watering down iced lattes.
4. Use Your Coffee Pot: Brew tea in your coffee pot to easily make more than one serving at once. In addition, it makes it easy to use loose tea without an infuser.
5. Clean Your Coffee Pot: Prevent coffee flavor from infusing into your tea by running a cycle with vinegar and hot water.

More Drinks To Try

Cinnamon Latte 

Irish Coffee

Caramel Frappuccino

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Chai Tea Latte

Warming chai spices and comforting tea make this chai tea latte perfect for chilly days. Ready in less than 10 minutes!

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Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Lattes

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 Black Tea Bags
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon Ground
• ▢ ½ Teaspoon Ginger Ground
• ▢ ¼ Teaspoon Allspice Ground
• ▢ 1 Cup Water
• ▢ 1 Cup Whole Milk
• ▢ ¼ Cup Brown Sugar Packed
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Coffee Creamer
• ▢ Whipped Topping and Ground Cinnamon To Garnish

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Instructions

• Place tea bags, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice into a coffee filter in a traditional drip coffeemaker. Add water and brew.
• In a small saucepan, mix milk, brown sugar, and creamer. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 2 mugs.
• Stir in tea.
• Top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Tea: I like using black tea for flavor, but you can use another variety if you wish! 
• Milk: Starbucks uses 2% milk. The higher fat milk you use the creamier it will be. I prefer whole milk.
• Ground Ginger: Make sure all ground spices are 6-12 months old or less for optimal flavor. I like to mark the bottom of my spice jars with a sharpie with the date I opened them.
• Cinnamon: You can grind your own cinnamon using cinnamon sticks and a grater for a more powerful flavor. You can also use a cinnamon stick as a fun stirrer. 

Tips and Tricks

1. Make-Ahead: Brew tea up to a week in advance. This saves precious time on busy and sleepy mornings.
2. Froth Without a Frother: Constantly whisk the milk mixture on the stove for a frothy effect. 
3. Chai Ice Cubes: Freeze extra chai tea in ice cubes trays to avoid watering down iced lattes. 
4. Use Your Coffee Pot: Brew tea in your coffee pot to easily make more than one serving at once. In addition, it makes it easy to use loose tea without an infuser. 
5. Clean Your Coffee Pot: Prevent coffee flavor from infusing into your tea by running a cycle with vinegar and hot water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 217mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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