Chai Tea Latte
A warmly spiced tea concentrate blended with steamed, frothy milk and finished with an optional dusting of cinnamon. This simple preparation produces a smooth, café-style chai latte at home.
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Ingredients
For the Chai Concentrate
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
- 1 chai-spiced black tea bag such as Tazo Classic Chai
- 1/4 cup filtered water
For the Steamed Milk
- 3/4 cup milk preferably whole milk for the richest foam
For Garnishing
- Ground cinnamon for a light finishing dusting
Instructions
- Bring the filtered water to a full boil in a small saucepan.
- Pour the boiling water into an 8-ounce mug, then immerse the chai tea bag in the water.
- Allow the tea to infuse for 5 minutes so the spices and tea flavor become concentrated.
- Remove and discard the tea bag. Add the granulated sugar and stir until the crystals have completely dissolved.
- While the tea is steeping, pour the milk into the saucepan and warm it over medium heat.
- Heat the milk only until steam begins to rise, taking care not to let it boil.
- Whisk the hot milk briskly until a layer of foam develops. Alternatively, use a handheld milk frother to achieve a smoother, more abundant froth.
- Pour most of the steamed milk into the prepared chai concentrate and stir gently to combine.
- Spoon the remaining milk foam over the surface of the latte.
- Finish with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired, and serve immediately.