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Easy Chai Latte
You don't even need to make the trip to a local coffee shop for the best Chai Latte! This simple recipe tastes even better but at a fraction of the price. Warm up with Fall spices and a frothy milk foam with a homemade recipe that's easy to make.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags or English breakfast tea
- 1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- ½ tsp. cinnamon ground
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg ground
- ⅛ tsp. ginger ground
- 1 pinch cloves ground
- 1 cup milk regular, or plant-based
Instructions
To Make the Chai Concentrate:
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Remove the pot from the heat and add the tea bags, sweetener, and spices. Whisk together and let steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Store the sweetener in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours for an iced latte or serve immediately for a hot latte.
To Make a Hot Chai Latte:
- Pour the chai concentrate into a 16-ounce mug.
- Foam milk using a milk frother and then pour into the mug. (If you don’t have a milk frother, you can also heat up the milk on the stovetop or in the microwave.)
- Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top and enjoy!
To Make an Iced Chai Latte:
- Pour the chai concentrate into a 16-ounce glass with ice. Add the milk, stir to combine, and enjoy!
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Notes
*Oat milk and 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup were used when calculating the nutrition information.
Meal Prep and Storage
- How to prep ahead of time: The concentrate will keep in the fridge for a couple of days. For an iced latte, simply take it out of the fridge. For a hot latte, warm it up before adding to the mug.
- How to store: After the milk is added, it's best to drink up within a couple of hours. You can store the concentrate in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- How to freeze: It is not recommended to freeze this concentrate.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg
