How to make a chai latte? | Easy recipe
How to make your own chai latte?
On a cold day, nothing beats a warm, spiced chai latte. With black tea, milk and warming spices, you can easily make a creamy drink with flavours like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, star anise and mace.
With our Pineut chai latte mix you can easily make this delicious drink at home In this article you'll find everything you need, how to make the chai latte and how to make it even more special.
What is a chai latte?
A chai latte is a warm drink made with black tea, milk and aromatic spices. The combination creates a full, creamy and spiced flavour.
Chai has long been a staple in India. The word chai simply means tea, while latte refers to milk. So literally, a chai latte is simply tea with milk. Thanks to its warming, spiced flavour, chai latte is especially popular in autumn and winter.
Where does this drink actually come from?
Chai originates from India, where tea with herbs and spices has long been part of the food culture. Chai means tea in Hindi.
Latte comes from Italian and means milk. So the name chai latte is quite literally a combination of tea and milk!
Which spices are in a chai latte?
The distinctive flavour of chai comes from a blend of warming spices. Our chai latte mix includes:
- Cinnamon
- Mace
- Cloves
- Ginger
- Star anise
- Cardamom
- Black tea
Together these ingredients create the warm, spiced and lightly sweet flavour that makes a chai latte so irresistible.
What do you need?
This simple recipe only requires two ingredients:
- 900 ml milk
- 1 Pineut Chai latte mix
You can use regular milk or a plant-based alternative such as oat milk. Go with whatever you enjoy most.
How to make a chai latte?
The method is wonderfully simple. Just keep in mind that the chai latte mix needs to steep in the milk for at least 6 hours.
Step 1: Measure the milk
Measure 900 ml of milk using a measuring jug.
Step 2: Add the chai latte mix
Pour the milk into a jug and add the Pineut chai latte mix. Stir well.
Step 3: Let the chai latte steep
Pop the jug in the fridge for at least 6 hours, so the herbs and spices can infuse the milk with all their flavour.
Tip: Prepare the chai latte the evening before. That way, all you need to do the next day is warm it up.
Step 4: Warm the chai latte
Pour the chai latte into a small saucepan and heat for 10 to 15 minutes over a low heat. Don't let it boil — this keeps the flavour smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Pour into a mug
Pour the warm chai latte into your favourite mug and enjoy!
Serving tips
Make your chai latte extra creamy with a layer of frothed milk. A pinch of cinnamon over the foam adds a lovely spiced finishing touch.
Prefer an iced chai latte? Leave the prepared drink to cool in the fridge for about 2 hours.
Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the cold chai latte over the top. Give it a stir and you're done!
Grab your favourite mug, let the spices work their magic and enjoy!
