Dirty Chai Latte
This homemade dirty chai latte recipe is made with espresso and black tea, plus those signature cozy chai spices for warm flavour!
Ingredients
- 1 black tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose-leaf black tea – 1 tea bag or 15 g
- 1 teaspoon chai spices 2 g
- ½ cup boiling water 120 ml
- 1 cup plant-based milk oat, almond, or soy – 240 ml
- 4 tablespoons canned coconut milk or cream 60 g
- ½ cup brewed strong coffee or espresso 1–2 shots – 120 ml
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup adjust to taste – 15-30 ml
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon and anise stars optional, for garnish – 0.69 g
Instructions
- Steep the tea and spices in 1/2 cup (120 ml) boiling water for 5–7 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- In a small saucepan, heat the plant-based milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Froth the coconut milk or cream with a frother or a whisk.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the brewed chai tea into a cup. Add the espresso or strong coffee and stir in the maple syrup (or agave). Slowly pour the steamed milk into the cup, then spoon the frothed milk or cream on top.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top for garnish, add anise star if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
To store: If you can’t drink all of your dirty chai latte at once, cover it and refrigerate it for up to a day. You can drink it cold or warm it in the microwave; use your frother to mix it and froth it a bit before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg