Skip the coffee shop line. It’s easy to make a chai tea latte Starbucks copycat drink at home in less than 10 minutes. This popular drink is full of warming spices, and frothy milk. Show
My favorite drink at Starbucks is a chai tea latte. It’s full of delicious, rich, spicy flavor, the perfect hot drink when you want to feel warm and cozy. Did you know that the word chai means “tea” in Hindi? So this drink actually translates to “tea tea latte”. This homemade version is super easy to make, with the help of tea bags, and at a fraction of the cost of a store bought drink. If you like being your own barista, be sure to try this Starbucks copycat vanilla frappuccino, medicine ball tea and caramel frappuccino. In this post you will learn:
Ingredients neededMany recipes use a chai tea concentrate but this recipe just requires tea bags. Chai tea bags – Be sure to choose chai tea bags, not black tea. I really enjoy the Celestial Seasonings Bangel Spice Tea because it tastes very similar to the Starbucks chai. Water – Used to make the homemade chai concentrate. Milk – Use your favorite milk like 2%, whole, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or almond milk. Starbucks uses 2% milk in their drinks. Brown sugar – Brown sugar adds a nice warm, caramel like flavor that pairs well with the chai spices. Feel free to substitute with granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Vanilla extract – An optional ingredient that adds a hint of warmth and sweetness. You could also add a splash of vanilla syrup. How to make copycat Starbucks chai tea latteStep one: Boil water in a small saucepan on the stove or in the microwave. Once boiling, remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep for at least 5 minutes. Step two: Mix in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Pour tea mixture into a coffee mug. Step three: Froth milk either in milk frother, sauce pan or French press. Pour frothed milk into mug with tea. Optional, sprinkle with ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Do chai tea lattes have caffeine?Yes and no. The answer will depend on if the tea bags you choose contain caffeine. The Starbucks chai latte does contain caffeine. Recipe tips
Best way to froth milkFrothing the milk is an important step to make this drink. There are a few different methods you can use to froth milk, a frother, a saucepan or French press. If using a saucepan or French press, heat milk to 150 degrees. It’s helpful to use a food thermometer or look for small bubbles to form. Once the milk has reached the right temperature, whisk vigorously until it starts to foam. If using a French press, pump it for about one minute. VariationsDairy Free – You can make this latte dairy free by substituting the milk with soy, oat, almond, cashew, or coconut milk. Sweetener – The Starbucks version is very sweet. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking. This recipe calls for brown sugar but you can substitute with honey or maple syrup. Iced – If you would like to make this an iced chai tea latte, let the tea mixture cool completely. Fill a glass with ice and pour in tea mixture and then stir in cold milk. Dirty chai tea latte – To make a dirty chai latte, make about 4 ounces of espresso or strong coffee. Pour it into a mug. Add in chai and then foamed milk. More easy drink recipes
Did you try this Starbucks copycat recipe? Let me know how you liked this hot drink in the comments below. This is an easy chai tea latte recipe that is sure to satisfy. Prep Time10 mins Total Time10 mins Course: Drinks Cuisine: American Keyword: chai tea latte Servings: 1 drink Calories: 145kcal
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 254mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 1mg What does Starbucks use for chai tea latte?Starbucks uses 4 ingredients to make their Iced Chai Tea Latte in store: Tazo chai concentrate, water, milk, and ice. The Tazo chai concentrate used at Starbucks locations is made with less water so it's a lot more concentrated and stronger than the packaged Tazo chai concentrate sold in stores.
How is a chai tea latte at Starbucks made?A Starbucks chai tea latte is made from a mixture of chai tea concentrate and steamed milk. Chai tea concentrate is the primary ingredient in all Starbucks Chai drinks and is an infusion of black tea and several components, including cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
What is in Starbucks chai tea?The main ingredients in Starbucks chai concentrate are black tea, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, natural flavors, star anise, sugar, honey, ginger juice, and vanilla. How many pumps of chai are in each size latte? The number of pumps of syrup in a Starbucks chai depends on the size cup.
What milk does Starbucks use for chai?Starbucks uses 2% milk to make chai tea lattes, but you can ask for a different kind of milk, if you prefer. I also like to make chai lattes with 2% milk at home, giving the lattes perfectly creamy.
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