Description
A Dirty Chai Latte is a flavorful fusion of a traditional chai tea latte and a shot of espresso, offering a spiced, caffeinated beverage that’s perfect for a warm and cozy treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 chai tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose chai tea
- 1 shot (1 oz) espresso
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil and steep the chai tea for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bag or strain the loose tea leaves.
- Add milk to the brewed tea and heat until warm, but do not boil.
- Froth the milk mixture using a frother, whisk, or blender until foamy.
- Brew a shot of espresso and pour it into a mug.
- Pour the chai milk mixture over the espresso.
- Add sweetener and vanilla extract if desired, and stir gently.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Use decaf espresso for a lower caffeine option.
- Adjust the sweetness and spice level to your preference.
- Can be made iced by chilling the tea and milk and serving over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
