Homemade Chai Latte Recipe
This is THE BEST basic chai latte recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1-3 tsp sweetener of your choice simple syrup, honey, maple syrup, etc.
- 3/4 cup your favorite milk
Instructions
- Combine the spices in a small bowl. If you have a spice grinder, grind them together for a finer consistency. If you don't have a spice grinder, no worries! You can also strain the concentrate after soaking to remove the larger spice particles (see step 3).
- Combine the boiling water, tea bags, and mixed spices in a bowl. Allow the tea to steep for at least 10 minutes for a robust tea flavor.
- When done steeping, remove the tea bags. If you didn't finely grind the spices in the beginning, you may want to strain it through cheesecloth to remove larger spice particles. Simply line a strainer with cheesecloth and position it over a bowl. Pour the homemade chai concentrate through the strainer.
- Grab your favorite mug or glass and fill it halfway with the chai concentrate. Add the sweetener of your choice. If you want an iced chai latte, fill your glass with ice cubes before adding the chai concentrate.
- If you like a drink with more body, froth the milk before adding it. For a hot chai, simply add the chai and your desired kind of milk to a saucepan. Gently warm over medium-high heat until it reaches your desired temperature.
- Enjoy!