Dirty Chai Tea Latte
Make a delicious dirty chai tea latte at home with espresso, chai spices, and steamed milk. Easy 10-minute recipe for coffee shop flavor in your kitchen.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- fine-mesh strainer
- mug
- espresso machine or moka pot
- spoon
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup water
- 1.5 tsp loose-leaf black tea or 2 black tea bags
- 1 tsp chai spice blend
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1 shot freshly brewed espresso about 1.5 fluid ounces
- whipped cream for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, loose-leaf tea or tea bags, chai spice blend, and sugar. Bring the mixture just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the tea and spices. The mixture will become fragrant and dark.
- While the tea simmers, heat the whole milk in a separate small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the milk just to a gentle simmer, where small bubbles form around the edges, and steam begins to rise from the surface.
- Strain the brewed chai concentrate through a fine-mesh strainer directly into a large mug, pressing on the solids to extract all the flavorful liquid. Discard the tea leaves and spices.
- Brew 1 shot of fresh espresso using an espresso machine, moka pot, or strong coffee concentrate. Immediately pour the hot espresso into the mug with the strained chai concentrate.
- Slowly pour the hot, steamed milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon if desired. Stir gently to combine everything. The latte should be a uniform, warm brown color.
- For a finishing touch, top the latte with the remaining milk foam or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not let the milk boil vigorously.