Skip the coffee shop and make this DIY Dirty Chai Latte Recipe at home! The marriage of chai tea concentrate and espresso is shockingly delicious. It tastes like fall in a mug! Made with cashew or almond milk, this delicious drink is dairy-free, gluten-free and perfect for those moments when you have time to linger.
This post was brought to you by Oregon Chai. All opinions are my own.
There are plenty of areas of my life where I feel like I excel, but self-care has never been one of them.
Over the years, I've struggled to make time for the things that seem effortless for some. Things like regular haircuts and manicures went out the window when I became a mom.
Those lazy afternoons reading? Gone.
Netflix binge-watching? Nope, there is always too much to do.
And don't even get me started on how long I neglected to take a few minutes for myself every day.
Why didn't I realize sooner what twenty minutes with a magazine and a great drink - like this Dirty Chai Latte - could do for me?
Best of all it is so easy to make!
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a Chai Latte with a shot of espresso added.
Yes. One option is to brew very strong coffee and use that. Another option is to use an inexpensive stovetop espresso maker.
The only difference is that a Dirty Chai Latte has espresso and a regular latte does not.
You Will Need
- Chai Tea Concentrate
- Milk of choice
- Espresso or strong coffee
- Saucepan
- Blender, immersion blender, or milk frother
Variations
- Make it a Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe! Omit the coffee and add a ½ cup of pumpkin puree and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice.
- If you don't have and don't want to get tea concentrate, you can use brewed chai tea in its place or make your own Chai Tea Mix.
How to Make a Dirty Chai Latte
First, start by heating the Chai Tea Latte concentrate and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
When the mixture comes to a simmer, add the espresso.
Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend until foamy and frothy. Divide among mugs and serve immediately.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
- 1 ½ cups cashew milk or milk of choice
- 2 ounces espresso or 5 ounces extra-strong brewed coffee
Instructions
- Place the Chai Tea Latte Concentrate and milk in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- Add espresso or coffee and use an immersion blender to blend until foamy and frothy.
- Alternatively, transfer mixture to a blender and blend for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Divide among mugs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make it a Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe! Omit the coffee and add a ½ cup of pumpkin puree and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice.
- If you don't have and don't want to get Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, you can use brewed chai tea in its place or make your own chai tea mix.
Stacie
That looks so perfect for fall and winter! The drink and the ingredients are both so warming. I have to make this.
Samantha
That sounds great! I love chai. I love that more people are drinking it now, so much more variety.
Ann F. Snook-Moreau
Yum yum yum! Chai lattes are my jam . . . I love the spicy sweet flavor! Dirty chai used to be my go-to drink when I drank coffee.
Sarah Bailey
Now this I can imagine becoming the drink of winter! What an absolutely delicious sounding latte! I may have to whip this up for friends and family.
Brianne Manz
I could drink this every.single.day. It not only looks delicious it sounds so calming and yummy. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Shannan P
Chai with espresso? Count me in! Also, I don't have to leave the house to have it? BONUS!
Ruth I
I love to drink latte but never had chai latte before. It looks so good! Love that I can easily make one and enjoy this every day.
sara lafountain
I made this dirty chai latte for my Mom and she loved it! It was warm and full of flavor and spice.
Melanie Walsh
30 minutes with a Dirty Chai Latte and a magazine sound like heaven! I'm a fan of all things pumpkin, so I'll definitely need to try the pumpkin version this fall also.