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Chai Tea Latte
Sometimes, that craving for a Chai Tea Latte is strong, but the hefty price tag has you hesitating. The answer: make this copycat, homemade recipe! In just 10 easy minutes, you can be enjoying the warm spices and that frothy milk foam that make this drink the best, all without a trip to Starbucks.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon ground
- ⅛ tsp. nutmeg ground
- ⅛ tsp. ginger ground
- 1 pinch cloves ground
- 1 cup milk regular, or plant-based
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Remove the pot from the heat and add the tea bags, sweetener, and spices. Whisk together and let steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Store the sweetener in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the concentrate has cooled completely.
- Pour the chai concentrate into a 16-ounce glass with ice. Add the milk, frothed if desired, stir to combine, and enjoy!
Notes
*Oat milk and 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup were used when calculating the nutrition information.
Meal Prep and Storage
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- How to prep ahead of time: Once the concentrate is made, you can leave it in the fridge for a few days until you're ready to enjoy.
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- How to store: Once you add the milk, drink the chai tea within a few hours. The concentrate will last in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
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- How to freeze: It is not recommended to freeze this concentrate.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 1mg