This spicy chai latte is made even better with a couple shots of espresso! Uing only healthy ingredients, this dirty chai latte is the perfect winter drink.
2bagsblack teaI use earl grey for this recipe which isn't traditional for chai
4cups milk of choice
4 shotsespressomight want to use decaf if using caffeinated black tea.
4tbs date syruphoney if you don't have date syrup
4tbspure maple syrup
2tspcinnamon
1/2tspground ginger
1/2tspground cardamom
1/2tspground nutmeg
1/2tspground cloves
1/4tspground star anise
Instructions
heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until starting to bubble on sides of pan then add tea bags.
turn off the heat and let your tea bags steep for about 5 minutes.
remove the tea bags when the milk turns a desired color or once the tea has been fully steeped.
add your date syrup, maple syrup, and spices whisking until combined.
make your espresso any way you have available to you (percolator, Nespresso, espresso concentrate, etc.).
Pour your chai into your coffee mugs and then your espresso over top. Stir and enjoy!
Notes
Be aware that if you use caffeinated black tea and caffeinated coffee, this will have a ton of caffeine. To tone down the caffeine, use decaf black tea and/or coffee.
The black tea can be optional - to omit the black tea portion just combine the milk, sweeteners and spices until combined then add espresso.