Simple Chai Latte Recipe – Datoxinista

When I was a barista in college, the chai latte was one of the easiest drinks. They just need steamed milk and some chili concentrate to concentrate from the box.

I remember that box could sit on the counter for weeks without spoiling! (Probably because sugar is a preservative and the concentrate contains a lot.)

Fortunately, making a wood latte at home is just as easy. With this simple recipe, you will have a drink just like it comes from a coffee shop without refined sugar or high prices.

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“This is the best chai latte I’ve ever had!” – Candace

With black tea bags, your favorite milk and some pantry, you can make a homemade chai latte that tastes better than you would buy at a coffee shop. I originally posted this recipe six years ago, but recently I revisited the recipe to make sure the method is as foolproof as possible.

If you’re curious, here’s what I’ve tried:

• Test Round 1: Add 2 cups of milk and spices to a pot and bring to a boil. Then, remove it from the heat, add two tea bags and let them soak for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and sweeten it with two tablespoons of maple syrup. (Result: This is easy, as there is only one pan that is dirty, but I think the tea in the milk tastes great. Also, I prefer more liquid to get two larger portions of food.)
• Test Round 2: Increase the milk to 2 1/2 cups to make it a more suitable edible size and adjust the spices and sweeteners accordingly. Since I’m using more spices, I realize I should probably pull them out when serving, so there’s not much residue at the bottom of the cup. It feels like a “ahha” moment! (Result: I really like this nervous idea. Spice level and portion size are better. You may be able to use 3 cups of milk, but I don’t want to use more maple syrup, so I keep the portions smaller so the flavor won’t be diluted.)
• Test Round 3: Make 2 tea bags in 2 cups of water in a cup. While waiting, add 1 1/2 cups of milk and spices to a small pot and bring to a boil. Remove the tea bag from the cup and pour the hot tea into the milk and spices. Add sugar with 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and pass through the strainer to the cup. (Result: This option certainly looks and tastes more like classic chai, probably because it’s not too creamy. I prefer this approach, but I realize it does involve boiling water, which can cause pain to some people. I use an electric teapot most of the time, so it’s easy for me.)
• Test Round 4-5: At this point, I am happy with the approach from the first two rounds. These additional test rounds are used to determine the optimal spice level. I tried adding 1/4 teaspoon of ground lilac and cardamom per drop in round 4 and initially found this too spicy. But as I keep drinking, I become more fond of it. In round 5, I decided to reduce my favorite cloves and cardamom. If you prefer a higher flavor, you can also add a little black pepper or salt to further enhance the flavor.

If you also consider one of these ideas, I’ll share these rounds. It’s easy to customize as needed!

What is a wood latte?

Here is what you need:

• black tea. You do not use chai tea bags to make chai lattes. Instead, Chai relies on ordinary black tea. Assam is the most commonly used variety, but any black tea can be used, such as Darjeeling, English breakfast, and even Earl Grey.
• milk. Any kind of milk can work in this recipe. I use almond milk to make it dairy-free, but you can usually use any option you can use at any time.
• spices. While traditional recipes rely on the whole spice, I don’t think we’re all putting the whole clove and cardamom pods in our pantry. That’s why this recipe requires ground spices. You can easily filter them out when pouring the mixture into a cup.
• Maple syrup. The taste of this natural sweetener pairs well with Chai spice. If you’d rather use honey, I’d start with less time because it’s sweeter and can overwhelm other spices.

How to make a chai tea latte

Step 1:

Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the cup and add two tea bags. Let them steep for 3-5 minutes.

While waiting, add the milk and spices to a small pot. Boil the milk over high heat. Once it starts to boil around the edges of the pan, stir well to mix the spices and remove the milk from the heat.

Step 2:

Remove the tea bag from the water and pour the brewed tea into a pot of hot milk. Add maple syrup and stir well.

Taste the mixture carefully and make any adjustments as needed. You can add a little salt to enhance the flavor, or more maple syrup to make it sweeter.

Step 3:

When pouring the chainaru cup into the cup, pour it into a fine mesh filter. The filter will capture excess spice so there won’t be too much sediment at the bottom of the cup.

(If you don’t have a filter, that’s OK! The spices settle at the bottom of the cup, so you won’t notice them until the last bite.)

Enjoy your homemade chai latte for the best flavor now. Since this recipe has two servings, you can share with someone or keep the remaining leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

It can be enjoyed on ice the next day or reheated as a comfort drink.

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