A Chai latte is a delicious take on a traditional tea.Similar to a latte made with espresso, the Chai latte combines frothy milk with a concentrated brew of spiced tea.You can make your own Chai at home, and it's easier than you think.Chai lattes are great for cold winter days or as an after-dinner treat.
Step 1: Put the spices in a small saucepan.
The cinnamon stick, whole black peppercorn, 5 cloves, and 3 cracked green cardamom Pods should be added to the saucepan.Put the ingredients together with a spoon.You can mix and match spices.Coriander seeds, star anise, and fennel seeds are some of the popular spices used to make Chai.
Step 2: For 3-4 minutes, toast the spices.
As they cook, continue to stir the spices.They can ruin the flavor of your chai if they are burned.When they're fragrant, the spices are done toasting.
Step 3: Add 1 inch of thinly-sliced ginger and 2 cups of water.
Use the wooden spoon to stir the ingredients in the saucepan.Fresh ginger has a sweet note to it.Sometimes ginger is the only spice used.
Step 4: The mixture can be brew for 5 minutes.
Let the spices mix with the water.Continue to stir gently while it is cooking to help speed up the process.
Step 5: Remove the pan from the heat and add tea.
The wooden spoon will help mix the tea with all of the spices.Assam and ceylon are the most commonly used teas.You can also use a black tea.You can use 3 tea bags if you don't have loose leaf tea.
Step 6: Tea can be steeped for 10 minutes.
Don't lift the lid while it steeps.This stops steam and heat from escaping.You can leave the tea to steep for longer for a stronger Chai.
Step 7: If you want to keep the tea warm, cover it with a tea cosy.
After straining the tea to keep it hot, cover the teapot with the cozy as quickly as possible.If you don't have a teapot, you can use an insulated container.If you don't have a tea cosy, use a couple of clean kitchen towels.
Step 8: 1.5 cups of whole milk can be put into a jar.
Make sure there is no metal on the jar before you put it in the microwave.Full-fat milk is traditional, but you can also use other types of milk.You can use a bowl or other microwave-safe container if you don't have a suitable jar.
Step 9: Milk can be microwaved for 30 seconds or longer.
You may only have one heat setting on your microwave.If the milk is not hot when you take it out of the microwave, put it back in for 15 more seconds.When handling hot liquids, always use caution.If the container is too hot to touch, use an oven mitt or towel to remove the milk from the microwave.
Step 10: Milk can be poured into a container.
Make sure the lid is tight and nice.The milk will be kept warm by the thermos.
Step 11: Shake the milk and froth it.
The frothier the milk is, the longer you shake it.The milk should be foamy and whipped when it's ready.
Step 12: The tea should be put into each mug from the teapot.
Don't fill the mugs too high with tea, as you need to leave room for the milk and any other topping.The tea should be very hot, so use caution when pouring it.
Step 13: frothed milk can be added to the tea.
The rest of the mug should be filled with frothed milk from the insulated container.If you plan on adding whipped cream, leave some extra space.You may need to adjust the amount of tea and milk you pour if you have a large mug.Try to keep the ratio the same.
Step 14: If you want a sweeter flavor, add honey, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
You may want to add some sugar to your latte.The Chai will already be good with a small amount of sweetener.If you want it sweeter, you can always add more.Adding a sprinkle of brown sugar will make it sweeter.
Step 15: Ground cinnamon and/or Nutmeg can be added to make it taste better.
As a finishing touch, this adds a bit of extra flavor to your latte.All you have left to do is drink your delicious latte.