Keen to use your new tea bags or loose-leaf chai in a warming recipe? Here's how you can easily create a sumptuous chai latte at home!

Beyond these variations, there is one “version” of the chai latte that is noticeably more popular. The “dirty chai” is made by adding a shot of espresso to a chai latte. It’s believed this was created by accident in London in the 1990s. There are a few spices that are usually used that form the foundation of the Chai flavor, although you don’t have to use all of them.You probably heard about this drink named a chai latte and wondered what it is. Is it tea or coffee? Does a chai latte have caffeine? This article will help you learn what a chai latte is and how to make one at home. So, what exactly is a chai latte? To understand it, we have to understand the history of chai. The word ‘chai’ is a common name for a type of masala tea made in India. This is especially popular during the winter and is associated with India’s sweet teas. Fennel: This spice is similar to star anise, although it offers more of a gentle licorice flavor. This is a staple in some Chai recipes. Make the tea concentrate (30 minutes): Steep the tea bags, chai spices and maple syrup for 30 minutes.

However, one area of concern about the chai latte is the amount of sugar it contains on average. Many coffee shops, especially chains, make them with a lot of sugar or use a syrup that has a high sugar level. Whole Cloves: Something I don’t use very often. In the fall, add to boiling water to make your house smell amazing. If you don’t have whole cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves will also work. Local consumption of tea or chai remained low until British-funded promotional campaigns encouraged Indian companies to give their workers “tea breaks”. Thanks to the high cost of even low-quality tea leaves, milk and spices were soon added to stretch out the drink.Now that we’ve got the right terminology, let’s talk about this drink. Masala chai spices can include many different ingredients based on the cook. To make this iced chai latte, this Homemade Chai Spicemix uses common chai spices. There are many more spices used regionally in Indian blends, often used whole or ground by the chef. Here are the basic steps for an iced chai latte: The correct term for the Indian tea blend is masala chai. The word masalarefers to a blend of spices used in cooking. Just like the word curry, a Westernized reduction of a complex blend of Indian spices, the American concept of chai diminishes a rich Indian cultural tradition. A more appropriate term here is iced chai latte. How to make an iced chai latte Strain: Strain the concentrate into a jar. It makes 4 servings, so you can refrigerate until you’re ready to drink!

The great thing about this iced chai latte is that it’s easy to make vegan! Just use your favorite non dairy milk for the milk component. Since you don’t need to froth it like a hot latte, it’s easy to replace with any milk of your choice. Typically we avoid coconut milk for lattes because the coconut flavor is rather strong. Here are some of our favorites: I am sure that chai lattes will continue to rise in popularity, and I hope that more coffee shops start creating their own recipes.” But in general, loose leaf teas will produce a much more full-bodied tea. Just be sure to look for smaller leaves that are partially broken. They’ll infuse much easier when simmering in the pot.Sweetener: I love to use maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. But you can go with any others such as honey, agave, or even coconut sugar. Oat milk. It has a great creamy texture and neutral flavor! One of our favorites for lattes. See also our Vegan Chai Latte.