Decadent Chai Latte from Scratch

Masala chai is a spiced tea drink common in India. Masala chai means mixed-spice tea. In the US, we shorten masala chai to just chai.

Chai translates to tea.  (So it’s incorrect to say ‘chai tea’ since that’s saying ‘tea tea.’)

Assam black tea, vanilla extract, brown sugar, water, milk, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, peppercorns, nutmeg, ginger

INGREDIENTS

Make chai concentrate by heating spices and tea in a saucepan.

STEP 1

You don't need the highest quality tea to make chai.

TIP

Heat milk.

STEP 2

Make whipped cream by combining heavy cream and sugar.

STEP 3

Use a handheld milk frother to make whipped cream in seconds!

TIP

Assemble drink. Pour chai into a mug.

STEP 4

Add warm milk.

STEP 4

Top with whipped cream.

STEP 4

Optional garnish: Ground cinnamon and star anise.

STEP 4

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