Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAster CafeChai Tea Latte Recipe

Chai Tea Latte Recipe

Inspired by Aster Cafe
Time20m
Serves2

Make Chai Tea Latte Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Method

Preparing the Tea Base

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Tea Bags and Spices

    Once the water is boiling, add the black tea bags, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cardamom to the saucepan.

  3. 3

    Steep the Tea

    Reduce the heat and let the tea mixture steep for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Sweeten the Tea

    Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved.

Making the Milk Froth

  1. 5

    Heat the Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat until it's hot but not boiling.

  2. 6

    Froth the Milk

    Use a milk frother or whisk to froth the heated milk until it is light and airy.

  3. 7

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the frothed milk.

Assembling the Chai Latte

  1. 8

    Combine Tea and Milk

    Pour the prepared tea base into a large mug, filling it halfway.

  2. 9

    Add Frothed Milk

    Top off the tea with the frothed milk, pouring it gently over the back of a spoon for a layered effect.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy!

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