Chai Latte

Skip the expensive coffee shop Chai Latte and make your own with this simple recipe. All you need is 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to make a coffeehouse-style chai anytime you want!

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I can’t remember the first time I had a Chai Latte, but I do know that I was instantly hooked. As a lover of all the super sweet coffee concoctions available, it was nice to have another option.

But, it quickly became an expensive indulgence. Those fancy little coffee shop treats, while definitely worthy, add up fast.

Naturally, I had to figure something else out.

I bought a box of high quality chai tea bags, thinking I would add milk and sugar to it. When I got home and made the tea, my eye caught a bottle of coffee creamer, and the rest is history.

If you’re looking for a dairy free option or just want to avoid coffee creamers, you may prefer to try this Coconut Chai Latte!

Why This Recipe Works

It’s a super quick and easy recipe to make and much less expensive than buying one at a fancy coffee shop.

This recipe is super flavorful, and can be modified by swapping out the creamer for different flavor combinations. You control the way the latte tastes by the flavor and amount of creamer you add.

You can prepare this tea to enjoy hot or iced.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

• 1 chai tea bag (use 2 for iced): or you can make your own chai tea using this recipe for Chai Spice with a black tea bag.
• 8 ounces water (boiling): use less for a more intense chai flavor or more to lessen the spice.
• 2-3 tablespoons vanilla coffee creamer: you can try different flavors, if preferred. If you prefer to use milk, you may want to add a little sugar or sugar substitute.

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

There isn’t any real prep to this simple chai recipe.

Create!

Add a chai tea bag to a mug and add 8 ounces of boiling water. Let it steep for about 4 minutes.

Chef’s Tip: if making iced chai, use two tea bags and allow the tea to cool before pouring over ice.

Mix in the creamer to taste.

Present!

Top with a couple of star anise, if desired.

Serve hot.

Tips and Techniques

• If making iced chai, use two tea bags and allow the tea to cool before pouring over ice.
• You can make your own chai tea using this recipe for Chai Spice with a black tea bag
• If you prefer to use milk, you may want to add a little sugar or sugar substitute to it.

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This recipe was originally posted on February 15, 2018. It was updated with an improved recipe, new images, step-by-step instructions, tips and techniques in July 2024.