Do I need a chai spice mix to make a chai latte?

No, not for this latte recipe! We love keeping it simple with a chai tea bag, but we also love this homemade chai spice mix .

Can I use other nut-based milks?

We recommend a combination of coconut milk + unsweetened almond milk because that has the best results when frothing. But, if you frequently use another kind of milk (non-dairy or otherwise), feel free to use that! Other plant-based milk we have found to work are: oat milk, cashew milk or soy milk!

Other Sweeteners + Toppings

In the recipe card we used maple syrup, but honey or date syrup would be nice too! If you are looking to add a topping or garnish, we recommend a whipped almond milk, whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, star anise, or a sprinkling of ground cinnamon.

Chai Tea Latte

Description

Our Chai Tea Latte recipe is perfect for a morning pick me up or a sweet afternoon treat! Tastes just like Starbucks!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup hot water
1 chai tea bag (feel free to use a homemade spice blend if you prefer)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons real maple syrup
3/4 cup coconut milk*
2–3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk

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Instructions

Add water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat, and add tea bag. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bag and add in vanilla extract and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
Meanwhile, add coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk to a milk frother and froth.
Pour tea into your favorite mug and pour the frothed milk on top.
Enjoy!

Notes

Skip the Saucepan: you can obviously make the cup of tea however you want – I personally prefer heating my water up in a small pot – but if you want to warm up your water in the microwave or using a Keurig or similar device, that works too!
*Coconut milk: you can really use any non-dairy milk that you have success frothing – this coconut milk works amazing – it is perfectly thick and froths up so nicely! And of course, if you aren’t dairy-free, then feel free to use regular milk (whole milk works best).
Unsweetened Almond Milk – I add this to water down the coconut milk just a tiny bit – you can also use oat milk here or cashew milk too!
Maple Syrup: feel free to omit the sweetener if you want. You could also sub in honey or any other sweetener you prefer.
Frother: we love this one, but if you have a handheld milk frother, that will work too!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 193
Sugar: 15.6 g
Sodium: 47.3 mg
Fat: 12.6 g
Carbohydrates: 17.3 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg