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Chai tea latte in a mug garnished with cinnamon and cardamom
Spicy and delicious Chai Tea Latte

Homemade Masala Chai Latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
'Masala Chai' (Spiced Tea) is India's national drink. According to Ayurveda, spices like ginger, pepper, and cloves have 'warming' properties. The 'Latte' version is a Western twist where milk proteins (casein) bind with tea tannins, softening the astringency while retaining the spice kick.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Milk Frother (optional)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Simmer the water with the spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, pepper) for 5-8 minutes.

Tip: This is a 'decoction'. Hard spices need time and heat to release their flavors.
2 ✓

Remove from heat, add the tea leaves, and let steep for 3-4 minutes.

Tip: Hot but not boiling water is ideal for extracting tea flavor without scalding the leaves.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, steam or warm the milk.

Tip: Do not boil the milk, or it will taste 'cooked'. 140-150°F (60-65°C) is ideal.
4 ✓

Strain the spiced tea concentrate into cups, stir in the honey, and top with the frothed milk.

Tip: Add honey at the end to preserve its beneficial properties.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the tea bitter?
You steeped the leaves too long or boiled them. Tea should only be added in the final minutes to prevent excess tannin extraction.
Can I use tea bags?
Yes, cut open 2 bags and use the contents, though loose leaf generally offers better quality.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Black Tea (Assam or Ceylon Loose Leaf)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 4 whole Cloves
  • 2 pods Green Cardamom (crushed)
  • 0.5 inch Fresh Ginger (sliced)
  • 2 tsp Honey or Brown Sugar
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper