Chai Latte Black tea infused with cinnamon, clove and other warming spices is combined with steamed milk and topped with foam for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Similar to a latte made with coffee, a chai latte is typically made with a tea concentrate and steamed milk. When I worked as a barista in college, the chai concentrate we used had enough sugar in it that it could sit on the counter for over a month without refrigeration.

Ingredients of Chai Latte

  1. Prepare 1 of star anise.
  2. Prepare 4 tsp of whole coriander seeds.
  3. It's 6 of green cardamon pods.
  4. It's 1 tsp of whole black peppercorns.
  5. You need 1 tsp of whole cloves.
  6. You need 1 tsp of allspice berries.
  7. It's 1/2 of orange, zest.
  8. You need 1 of vanilla bean.
  9. You need 3 quart of water.
  10. You need 1 of inch of ginger root.
  11. You need 1/2 of whole nutmeg.
  12. Prepare 3 of cinnamon sticks (broken).
  13. It's 1 cup of honey ( to taste ).
  14. Prepare 8 of black tea (small bags).

Chai Latte step by step

  1. Put anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cardamon, black peppercorns, cloves, and allspice in a skillet and lightly toast on medium high heat. Do not burn. Heat only till fragrant..
  2. Let cool and grind in a spice mill. (coarsely).
  3. Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds..
  4. Peel the ginger root and cut into thin slices..
  5. Bring the water to a boil and add everything but tea bags and honey. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes..
  6. Turn heat off, add tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes..
  7. Remove tea bags and strain the liquid. While still warm, add honey and stir well to disolve..
  8. Mix 2 parts chai to 1 part milk or half & half..

The chai can also be made in a regular coffee maker. For the chai tea: In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water and spices to a boil. Whisk the spices in the water. Masala chai (/ tʃ aɪ /; lit. 'mixed-spice tea') is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic herb and spices. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, ‹See TfM› [failed verification] [better source needed] the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses.

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