Jul 14 2026

Dirty Chai Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Indulge in our Dirty Chai, a delightful blend of spiced chai tea and rich espresso, perfect for a cozy pick-me-up.

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Ingredients

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Dirty Chai Ingredients

Method

Dirty Chai Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew the Chai

    In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 2 chai tea bags and let steep for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Espresso

    While the chai is steeping, prepare 1 shot of espresso or strong coffee.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, and optional cardamom and vanilla extract. Heat the mixture gently until warm, but do not boil.

  4. 4

    Add Espresso

    Pour the espresso into a large mug. Then pour the chai mixture over the espresso.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Stir gently to combine and enjoy your Dirty Chai hot or over ice!

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