Jul 14 2026
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Chai Latte Recipe

Inspired by Breakfast Club
Time30m
Serves4

Make Chai Latte Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chai Spice Concentrate

Milk & Serving

Method

Chai Spice Concentrate

  1. 1

    Toast whole spices

    In a small dry saucepan over medium heat, add cloves, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, fennel seeds (if using) and star anise. Toast, stirring or shaking the pan, for 1–2 minutes until fragrant — do not burn.

  2. 2

    Simmer spices and ginger

    Add 2 cups water and sliced fresh ginger to the toasted spices. Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and let simmer uncovered for 8 minutes so flavors infuse.

  3. 3

    Add tea and sweetener

    Add the black tea bags (or loose tea in an infuser) and 3 tablespoons sugar (or preferred sweetener). Stir, then simmer on low for 3 more minutes. Taste and adjust sweetness — add up to 1–2 tablespoons more if you prefer sweeter chai.

  4. 4

    Steep and strain

    Remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep off the heat for 5 minutes (longer for stronger flavor). Strain the concentrate through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof container, pressing on solids to extract liquid. Discard solids. This yields about 2 cups of concentrated chai (strong).

  5. 5

    Make-ahead/storage

    Let the concentrate cool to room temperature, then refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before using.

Milk & Serving

  1. 6

    Heat and froth milk

    For each serving (about 1 cup total), warm 1/2 cup to 1 cup of milk per cup of finished latte. In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium-low until it begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edge (do not boil). If you have a milk frother, froth until foamy. Alternatively, whisk vigorously, use an immersion blender, or pour milk into a jar and shake tightly for 30–60 seconds, then microwave 20–30 seconds to stabilize foam.

  2. 7

    Combine concentrate and milk

    Mix 1/4 cup chai concentrate with 3/4 cup steamed milk for a standard-strength chai latte (adjust ratio to taste — 1/3 cup concentrate for stronger). If using vanilla extract, stir 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon into the milk before combining.

  3. 8

    Finish and serve

    Pour the combined chai latte into a mug. Spoon and top with milk foam. Dust with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

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