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Chai tea latte in a mug, decorated with cinnamon and cardamom
Aromatic homemade masala chai tea latte spiced with cinnamon and cardamom.

Homemade masala chai tea latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
'Masala Chai' (spiced tea) is India's national drink. According to Ayurvedic principles, spices (ginger, pepper, cloves) have a 'warming' effect. The 'Latte' version is a Western twist where the milk proteins (casein) bind the tea's tannins, softening the drink's harshness while retaining the power of the spices.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian, Modern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Sieve
  • Milk frother (optional)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil the water with the spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, pepper) for 5-8 minutes.

Tip: We call this a 'decoction'. Hard spices need time and heat to release their flavour compounds.
2 ✓

Remove from the heat, add the tea leaves, and let steep for 3-4 minutes.

Tip: Hot but not boiling water is ideal for extracting the tea without scorching the leaves.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, steam or heat the milk.

Tip: Do not boil the milk, as it will taste 'cooked'. 60-65°C is ideal.
4 ✓

Strain the spiced tea concentrate into cups, stir in the honey, and top up with the frothy milk.

Tip: Add the honey at the end to preserve its nutritional value.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the tea bitter?
You steeped the tea leaves for too long or boiled them. The tea should only be added to the water in the final minutes, otherwise too much tannin dissolves.
Can I use tea bags?
Yes, cut open 2 bags and tip in the contents, but the quality of loose leaf tea is generally better.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Black tea (Assam or Ceylon)
  • 250 ml Water
  • 250 ml Whole milk
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 4 Cloves
  • 2 pods Green cardamom (crushed)
  • 1 cm Fresh ginger (sliced)
  • 2 tsp Honey or brown sugar
  • 1 pinch Black pepper