Sep 24 2026
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Chai Latte Recipe

Inspired by Breka Bakery & Cafe - Fraser
Time25m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Chai Concentrate

To Serve

Method

Chai Concentrate

  1. 1

    Prepare spices

    Lightly crush the cardamom pods and peppercorns using the back of a knife or mortar and pestle. Slice the ginger into thin rounds. Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces if needed so it fits the pot.

  2. 2

    Simmer base

    In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, the crushed cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, crushed peppercorns, sliced ginger, and star anise if using. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Infuse spices

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 8 minutes to extract spice flavors. Keep an eye so it doesn't boil away aggressively.

  4. 4

    Add tea and milk

    After 8 minutes, add the 2 tablespoons black tea leaves and 1 cup whole milk to the saucepan. Raise heat slightly until the mixture just comes to a simmer (do not let it vigorously boil), then reduce heat to low.

  5. 5

    Sweeten and steep

    Stir in 3 tablespoons brown sugar and simmer very gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the tea and sugar steep with the spices and milk. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.

  6. 6

    Finish with vanilla

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let the concentrate sit off heat for 3 minutes to settle.

  7. 7

    Strain

    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof pitcher to remove tea leaves and spices. Press gently on solids to extract liquid but avoid pushing too much sediment through. You now have roughly 2 cups of chai concentrate. Refrigerate any unused concentrate up to 4 days.

To Serve

  1. 8

    Heat and froth milk

    For each serving, heat 1 cup milk until steaming (about 150°F / 65°C) — either on the stove or with a milk steamer. Froth the milk if desired using a steam wand, handheld frother, or by shaking hot milk in a tightly sealed jar for 30–45 seconds, then tapping to settle.

  2. 9

    Combine concentrate and milk

    Pour 1/2 cup chai concentrate into a mug and add 1/2 to 1 cup steamed milk depending on how strong you like it. (The ingredients list gives 1 cup concentrate to 1 cup milk per serving; adjust to taste. Typical ratio: 1 part concentrate to 1–2 parts milk.)

  3. 10

    Sweeten and finish

    If desired, stir in up to 1 teaspoon additional sweetener (honey or simple syrup). Spoon milk foam on top and dust lightly with ground cinnamon.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot.

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