Description
This warm and creamy vanilla chai latte blends bold chai spices with smooth vanilla and rich steamed milk for a cozy, café-style drink made easily at home. Perfect for cool days or relaxing moments, it’s flavorful, comforting, and customizable.
Ingredients
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
- Add the chai tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags, squeezing out excess liquid into the pot.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.
- In a separate small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling (or microwave for 1–1½ minutes).
- Optional: Froth the milk using a milk frother or shake in a jar and microwave for foam.
- Pour the chai mixture into a mug and top with steamed milk.
- Stir gently and optionally top with whipped cream, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use decaf chai for a caffeine-free version.
- Try honey, maple syrup, or vanilla syrup instead of sugar.
- Make it iced by cooling the chai and serving over ice with cold milk.
- Add extra spices like ginger or cardamom for a bolder flavor.
- Use oat or almond milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Double the recipe for serving guests or meal prep.
- Store leftover chai base in the fridge for up to 24 hours and reheat with fresh milk.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
