Make Your Own Chai Latte: Here’s How

Make the new trend drink Chai Latte yourself – with a few simple ingredients it’s no problem. Here you can find out what you need and how it works.

Chai Latte – that comes in

“Chai” actually just means “tea” and “latte” means “milk”. Chai latte is therefore only tea with milk. What makes the drink so special is the spices that go into it.

• For two cups of classic chai latte, you need a tablespoon or two tea bags of black tea and 300 ml of water as a basis.
• You also need milk, half a liter at that. Whether you use cow’s milk or plant-based milk is up to your taste.
• The classic version also includes a stick of cinnamon, a teaspoon and a half of the whole cardamom, half a teaspoon each of whole grains of black pepper and dried cloves, as well as two-star anise and a thumb-sized piece of ginger.
• Two tablespoons of sugar add sweetness.

Chai Latte: The Basic Recipe

The preparation of the chai latte is easy.

• First, put all the spices in a mortar and grind them coarsely. Cut the ginger into slices or cubes.
• If you want even more flavor, briefly roast the crushed spices in a pan without oil. However, this step is optional.
• Heat the water in a saucepan and add the spices and ginger.
• When the water boils, milk and sugar are added. Let everything boil for a moment, then you can take the pot off the stove and add the tea.
• Let the tea steep for about five minutes before pouring the chai latte into the cups through a sieve.
• The classic variant of the Chai Latte can be easily modified according to taste. You can also add spices that you particularly like. For example, nutmeg or coriander also go well with the chai latte.
• You can use other types of tea instead of black tea. Rooibos tea is a tasty alternative. You can easily replace the sugar with honey.