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Caramel chai latte served in a glass
Spicy and sweet caramel chai latte for cold days

Salted Caramel Chai Latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Masala Chai is the scent of Indian streets, where the fire of ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom mixes with strong black tea. Western coffee culture married this with caramel, adding the depth of the Maillard reaction. Milk proteins (casein) bind the tea tannins, making the drink silky rather than astringent.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 240 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International / Indian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Milk frother
  • Strainer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Simmer the water with the spices (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt) for 5 minutes.

Tip: This decoction is necessary because flavor is hard to extract from the tough cell walls of spices. Salt acts as a flavor enhancer.
2 ✓

Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Do not boil the tea leaves, or they will become bitter.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, heat the milk, stir in the caramel syrup, and froth it.

Tip: Caramel dissolves best in warm milk. Heating milk to 140-150°F enhances its natural sweetness.
4 ✓

Strain the spiced tea concentrate into cups (filling about halfway).

Tip: The spices in the strainer have done their job.
5 ✓

Top with the caramel milk foam.

Tip: Whole milk carries spice oils better, giving a fuller mouthfeel.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the milk curdle?
Never add lemon to milky tea! Acid curdles protein. Extremely strong, tannic tea can sometimes cause a similar effect.

Ingredients

  • 2 bags Strong Black Tea (e.g., Assam or Ceylon)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1/4 cup Caramel syrup
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 3 whole Cloves
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger or fresh ginger slice
  • 1 pinch Salt