Chai Latte Recipe (Hot or Iced)

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Chai Latte Recipe (Hot or Iced)

Make a creamy, café-style chai latte at home with homemade chai concentrate and your favorite milk! This easy chai latte recipe can be served hot or iced, with no espresso machine required.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Indian

Servings:

Author: Shreya Walia

Equipment

1 milk frother

Ingredients

½ cup homemade chai concentrate
1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
Sweetener of choice to taste (optional)
Ice for iced chai latte (optional)

Instructions

Hot Chai Latte

Heat the Milk: Pour the milk into a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until steaming, but not boiling.
Froth the Milk: Remove from heat and carefully tilt the saucepan so the milk pools along one side. Froth with a handheld milk frother for 15–30 seconds until light and foamy.
Assemble the Latte: Warm the chai concentrate separately, then pour it into a mug. Add the frothed milk, spoon any remaining foam on top, and sweeten to taste.

Iced Chai Latte

Prepare the Iced Chai: Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the chilled chai concentrate. Top with cold milk.
Stir and Serve: Stir the chai concentrate and milk together until fully combined, sweeten to taste, and enjoy!

Notes

Chai Concentrate: This recipe uses my homemade chai concentrate, which is prepared separately using black tea and aromatic spices. Make a batch ahead of time and refrigerate it for easy chai lattes throughout the week.

Dirty Chai Latte: Add 1–2 shots of freshly brewed espresso to your chai concentrate before adding the milk.

Adjust the Strength: Use more chai concentrate for a stronger, spicier latte or more milk for a milder, creamier drink.

Easy Hot Latte Shortcut: You can heat the chai concentrate and milk together in the same saucepan, then froth everything together with a handheld milk frother.

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