Healthy Chai Latte Recipe
Chai latte is a classic favorite – the complex warm combination of spices infused in the tea and topped with hot milk is the perfect drink to start your morning and a great alternative to morning coffee.
Servings: 1
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- Milk Frother
Ingredients
Chai Concentrate
- 1-2 Sticks Cinnamon
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 Ginger Root
- 1 Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Allspice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Latte Components
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 1 Chai Tea Bag
Instructions
- Toast the spices – Start by using a mortar and pestle to slightly grind the spices open. Toast them over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant.
- Make the chai concentrate – Add about 2 cups of water and bring the water to a simmer. Let simmer for about 5-10 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Steep the tea bag – Add the teabag into to the mixture while its hot and let it steep for about 3-5 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract and sugar at the end. Pour the chai concentrate about 3 quarters full in your cup and store the remaining concentrate for later use.
- Froth the milk – In a milk frothing cup, use a milk frother to steam the milk.
- Assemble the latte – Top the chai concentrate with the hot milk and foam. You can also garnish the milk foam with a touch of cinnamon or other ground spices that you may have used.
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
Make a dirty chai latte – To make a dirty chai latte and give this drink an extra kick, add an espresso shot.
With other milk – Skim milk, macadamia milk, and soy milk are other great low calorie options.
Alternative sweeteners – You can also use stevia or monk fruit sweetener to sweeten the latte to your liking. Other popular sweeteners include maple syrup and honey.
Expert Tips
Top the latte with cinnamon – This will give it an aromatic whiff while you drink the latte.
Stir the latte thoroughly – Do this before adding the milk. The sweetened concentrate will have a tendency to gather at the bottom since sugar is denser, which will result in an unevenly sweetened latte.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 1mg