Frothy Chai Latte Recipe

See how to make delicious tea lattes at home from chai to chamomile. Get tips from a Tea Sommelier to make it perfect every time!

A tea latte is a drink made with tea and milk. Any kind of tea, from black tea to herbals, can be used. There is no coffee in a tea latte.

For a drink to be a tea latte, it must contain milk. It can be dairy or plant-based, like almond milk or oat milk.

Homemade Chai Tea Latte

Black tea is usually used to make a tea latte since it goes well with milk and it’s a strong tea that can cut through the milk but any kind of tea can be used.

Try it with oolong tea, green tea, white tea, or herbal tea. Chai and matcha green tea make really tasty tea lattes since they go well with milk.

Expensive loose tea isn’t needed for a tea latte since any subtle flavors would be drowned out by the milk. Feel free to use less expensive tea in sachets or tea bags.

How To Make Amazing Tea Lattes At Home

There are a couple of different ways to froth milk for tea lattes at home. One method is to heat the milk on the stovetop then pour the hot milk into a French press. Pump the plunger of the French press until the milk doubles in volume.

An iced chai latte is a cold and creamy drink made with black tea, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and star anise.

Black tea is infused with the aromatic spice blend and a teaspoon of vanilla to round out the flavor, while the milk creates a velvety texture.

Homemade Chai Concentrate

It's a sweet, spicy, and milky drink for chai lovers that you can easily make at home and enjoy whenever the craving strikes.

Ingredients: Black tea, water, honey, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods, whole cloves, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, black peppercorns, vanilla extract, milk, ice

With just a few simple steps, you can make a chai latte at home from scratch and savor every sip of the cozy drink.

Frothy Chai Latte

Topped with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, the drink becomes a luxurious treat that will transport you to a state of pure comfort.

Ingredients: Black tea, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods, whole cloves, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, black peppercorns, vanilla extract, milk, heavy cream, white sugar

With its vibrant color and delicious taste, a matcha latte is a great way to start your day or recharge your energy levels.

Chai Latte Recipe With Tea Bag (better Than Starbucks)

Made with just 5 ingredients, this drink is ready in minutes, making it the perfect pick-me-up when you don’t have a lot of time.

To create a beautiful layered effect, the milk is sweetened with honey and placed in the glass first, followed by the matcha mixture.

The soy milk's creamy texture and nutty flavor pairs nicely with the mellow flavor of the rooibos, which is caffeine-free so you can enjoy it any time of day. Garnish the drink with ground cinnamon for a little spice kick.

How To Make A Perfect Tea Latte (every Single Time!)

The distinct bergamot flavor of Earl Grey tea provides a subtle citrusy taste, while the brown sugar and vanilla give it a rich and sweet undertone.

To make velvety, cafe-quality milk, use a French Press to froth it up. Just be sure to simmer and not boil the milk.

An iced Earl Grey tea latte is the perfect drink for sitting outside on a hot summer day or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Dirty Chai Latte Recipe

This layered iced brown sugar tea latte is made with ingredients you can easily find in your pantry and comes together in less than 10 minutes.

The 2-ingredient brown sugar syrup is simple to make and adds a delicious twist to a classic iced tea latte. It not only sweetens the tea, but adds a nice toasty flavor.

Pour the syrup into the bottom of the glass, followed by milk, then tea. This will give you the pretty layers that make the drink even more special.

Creamy Chai Latte Recipe

Butterfly pea flowers are a deep blueish purple, which turns water a vibrant blue. Adding milk to the tea makes it a gorgeous Tiffany-blue.

The tea has a woody, earthy flavor that can be an acquired taste. Combining it with half & half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract helps form a creamy drink.

Matcha bubble tea is a delightful and refreshing drink that combines the rich, earthy flavor of matcha with the fun and chewy texture of tapioca pearls.

Copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte Recipe

In this recipe, it’s enjoyed warm with a velvety cream froth that has a bit of salt added so there’s a sweet salty contrast.

Cream froth is a lightly whipped cream that sits on top of a drink, allowing you to enjoy a bit of both as you sip.

Pumpkin spice chai latte is a warm and comforting fall drink that combines the spicy flavors of chai with the creamy sweetness of pumpkin.

Iced Masala Chai

Whether you're curled up by the fire or enjoying a brisk fall morning, the pumpkin chai latte is the perfect way to start your day.

It’s made with just 5 ingredients, including peppermint tea, Assam tea, and cacao nibs that are ground down in a food processor.

This Thai tea Frappuccino is essentially a frozen version of the Thai tea you get at restaurants. It’s so cool and refreshing.

Chai Latte Recipe

Brew a combination of Thai tea mix and black tea and once it’s slightly cooled, blend it together ice, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk until smooth.

Calories: 166 Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 8 g Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 24 mg Sodium: 107 mg Potassium: 346 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 13 g Vitamin A: 401 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 297 mg Iron: 1 mg

Welcome! I'm a certified Tea Sommelier and a self-proclaimed bubble tea and iced tea master. I'm all about making tea EASY and DELICIOUS.Learn how to make a delicious vegan chai latte at home. Frothy, flavor-packed and sweetened with dates. It’s so easy to make and is definitely a must try!

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte Recipe

Chris and I were both at our respective homes for the holidays and although it was sad to be away from each other, it was also great that we were able to see our families. We took a bit of a break from blogging and working behind the scenes and although it was much needed, I was itching to come back! So, I’m here today with a brand new recipe to close out the year with: homemade chai lattes.

Chai is all about the spices so instead of using a powdered spice mixture, we chose to use the whole ingredient. If you would like to use ground spices, we will put info in the recipe card!

Place the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom seeds, star anise, and black peppercorns into a small saucepan over medium heat. Toast until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Be sure to shake or mix often to prevent burning.

Chai Tea Latte

Once the spices are toasted, add in the 4 cups of filtered water along with the fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower it to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from heat and add in the black tea. Cover and allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes. Prepare the non-dairy milk by heating it in a small saucepan or in the microwave until warmed through.

Once the tea has steeped, strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a high-speed blender or into another bowl and then transfer that into a blender. For an option with no blender, see notes. Discard of the spices, ginger, and tea.

Homemade Chai Tea Latte Recipe

Transfer the non-dairy milk into the blender along with the Medjool dates. Blend the mixture until very smooth, at least 1 minute.

Skip the coffee houses and learn how to make a delicious chai latte at home! It’s an easy recipe made with a traditional homemade spice mix, then sweetened to taste. 

Disclaimer: The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional’s advice. 

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Hi, we’re Jasmine and Chris! We share fresh and fun recipes to show you that vegan cooking is easy, approachable and delicious. When we’re not blogging, you will probably find us enjoying live music, tending to our backyard garden or playing with our dogs Berry and LouieThis Copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte recipe is the perfect hot drink for the cold winter months and at a fraction of the cost of the real Starbucks’ chai tea latte. Filled with warming chai spices and hot milk, it’s sure to be your new favorite drink.

Spending your life savings on Starbucks eventually gets tiring. Which is why I decided I needed to recreate the homemade chai latte.

How To Make A Chai Tea Latte

It’s the perfect balance of a strong chai flavor mixed with your milk of choice. Made only with simple ingredients, I promise you this is just as good as the one you get from your local coffee shop.

If you like Starbucks copycat recipes, you have to try my Spinach Feta Egg