Making the jazzed up form of Indian tea: Chai tea latte at home.
India gave the world so many things that they referred to the Indian sub-continent as the golden bird. Among the tremendous wealth, the ahead-of-the-time scientific principles, and the wealth of Ayurveda, there was a small contribution: TEA!
From the days of the colonized India till now, chai tea remains to be a popular choice of beverages for people all across the country. Just like how several of our own traditions have undergone western influence, tea is no exception. But the best part is the fancy form of chai is delicious!
Otherwise known as the chai tea latte, the fancy, frothy form of Indian chai has a crazy fan base all over India. Even some Indians have switched to this popular doppelganger of chai because of its visual appeal, taste, and of course the aroma that entices their olfactory receptors.
Making Chai latte at Home
Chai tea latte is made from chai tea which is a black tea blend from India. The tea is a package of flavors because of the presence of many spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, fennel, star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, etc.
The lattes are a relatively newer adaptation to the original recipe as they contain frothed hot milk and added sugars. The mixture can help reduce blood pressure as well cholesterol level and the recipes can serve hot or over ice. Besides, as chai tea contains about a third of the caffeine usually present in a cup of coffee, you don’t need to worry about the anxiousness that you experience with other caffeinated drinks.
Ingredients you need for chai tea
- 2 tea bags
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of refrigerated French Vanilla non-dairy creamer
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Ground nutmeg and Whipped topping (optional)
3-step guide for making a chai tea latte
- First of all, you need to get a drip coffee maker and there you have to place the tea bags, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice in the coffee filter. Then you need to add water gradually and brew your tea according to the direction of the manufacturer.
- While the coffee maker is brewing your tea, meanwhile you have to take a small saucepan, heat it and combine the brown sugar, milk, and creamer. Slowly cook and stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
- Pour the milk mixture into your favorite mugs and stir in the tea. If you would prefer then dollop your tea mugs with whipped, frothy topping and sprinkle nutmeg for the extra punch of flavors.
The bottom line
Instead of going to an overpriced coffee shop for a chai tea latte, you can always use the spices in your pantry to make a sizzling cup of soul-soothing chai. Use the aforementioned recipe to recreate the Indian-inspired chai tea and cherish the taste and aroma of the finest flavors dancing at your taste buds.
