Chai Latte (Starbucks Recipe)

Chai lattes are the regular menu of Starbucks that combine the taste of black tea, spices, and milk foam. It is simple, warm, nasal and wonderful no matter the time of the day that it is consumed. Starbucks brings out one of the most delicious Chai latte out there, but it can also be prepared at home. In this article, I will show you how to make a Starbucks copycat chai latte, which requires few ingredients and minutes in a kitchen.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Then, let’s start with the preparation of the required components to adopt the method First of all, Here are few ingredients you would be needing; By the way most of these you might already possess.

Basic Ingredients for a Starbucks-Inspired Chai Latte:

• Chai Concentrate: You may want to find ready-made chai concentrate or take the time and make your own from scratch. At Starbucks, one would find a black tea blended with spices and sweetened as a concentrate.
• Milk: For the creaminess, use; dairy milk, almond, oat or soy milk according to the ones you prefer.
• Sweetener(optional): If you prefer a sweeter chai latte than the concentrate offer, add sugar, honey or maple syrup.
• Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Optional to add on top prior to serving to enhance on the taste of the food.

About Chai Concentrate

If you want to make your chai concentrate at home the following is a recipe that replicates the Starbuck’s chai concentrate.

Ingredients for Chai Concentrate:

• 3-4 black tea bags or 4 tablespoons loose tea- black tea
• 2 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4-5 cardamom pods
• 4-5 cloves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2-3 slices fresh ginger
• 1-2 tablespoons: honey or other sweetener(s) of your preference
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Chai Concentrate:

1. Boil the Spices: Bring a medium saucepan to the stove on medium heat and then pour water and bring it to boil; about 2 cups. We then add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, pepper and ginger into the mix.
2. Simmer and Steep: Cook the spices on low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes so that the flavors blend together nicely. Place the tea bags or loose tea, and allow it to steep for further 3-4 minutes.
3. Strain and Sweeten: So, filter the drink to get rid of spices and tea leaves that we used for decoration of the drink. Add the honey or the sweetener and the vanillla extract.
4. Cool and Store: Chai masala concentrate should be allowed to cool down. It is recommended to wrap it up tightly and put it inside the refrigerator where it is best consumed within a week.

Chai Latte – How to Prepare the Perfect Drink

In case you have made your chai concentrate (either bought from the store or making your own), you can make the actual chai latte.

Step 1: Heat the Chai Concentrate

For half cup measurement, dispense the chai concentrate into a small pot or a heat proof pitcher. To warm it up, heat it on medium heat until it is warm or is essentially warm when it is microwaved for 1 minute.

Step 2: Froth the Milk

Bring 1/2 cup of milk (or desired milk substitute) to a boil in a saucepan over the stove or heat the milk in the microwave slightly. If you do not have one use a whisk or blender to merely whip the milk until it becomes frothy as well as creamy. If you do not have a frother, simply whisk the milk intensely, and it will do the same job.

Step 3: Combine and Stir

For the warmed chai concentrate pour it into your favorite mug. Pour gently the frothed milk over the coffee concentrate and stir the mixture gently.

Step 4: Add Toppings

For another little elegance, as Starbucks do – put toppings of cinnamon or nutmeg on it. You can also you a little honey or vanilla syrup if you are into sweet drinks this will do the trick.

Wrapping It Up: You from here enjoy your homemade Chai Latte!

This is how to make a Starbucks-inspired chai latte at home easy, fun, and somewhat rewarding. By doing so, you can have this warm, delicious, spicy beverage whenever you want and is very easy to do so. Traditionally served hot, with the addition of the shot of espresso or as extra creamy iced chai latte, this recipe may be adapted according to personal preference. Also there is flexibility in terms of the level of sweetness, spiciness, and type of milk to be added by making it at home.

This is great news for Starbucks chai latte fans because now you can have it at home anytime you wish. Enjoy!

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Chai Latte Starbucks Recipe

This easy chai latte recipe gives you the chance to enjoy Starbucks’ delicious chai latte at home with a cup of tea. Made from black tea, spices, and milk it is a beverage that is best savored during early morning or on cold afternoons.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Materials

• 6 tablespoons Chai concentrate Ready made or homemade
• Any: ½ cup of milk of your choice dairy, or non-dairy.
• Baker’s sweetener to taste or to caramel color if needed
• Ground cinnamon optional but highly important for decoration

Instructions

• Heat the Chai Concentrate: Take 1/2 cup of chai concentrate and heat this in the stovetop or in the microwave for one minute.
• Froth the Milk: Pour 1/2 cup of milk and heat it in the microwave for 30-40 seconds then use milk frother, whisk or blender to make it foamy.
• Combine: To the chai concentrate add the frothed milk into the mug.
• Sweeten: With sweetener if used, stir carefully until the last before serving.
• Garnish: For additional taste, put a dash of the cinnamon on top of the dish after completing cooking.

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