Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTumericoChai Latte Recipe

Chai Latte Recipe

Inspired by Tumerico
Time20m
Serves2

Scratch made traditional golden milk chai tea, choice of milk

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Ingredients

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Coffee & Lattes

Method

Coffee & Lattes

  1. 1

    1. Brew chai base

    In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a gentle simmer. Add 2 chai tea bags and steep for 4 minutes. Remove tea bags and whisk in your sweetener (honey or maple) to taste.

  2. 2

    2. Prepare golden spice mix

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, and a pinch of black pepper. If using vanilla, add 1/4 teaspoon here.

  3. 3

    3. Heat the milk

    In a separate saucepan, gently warm 1.5 cups milk of choice until steaming. Do not boil.

  4. 4

    4. Bloom and combine

    Stir the spice blend into the chai base until evenly dispersed.

  5. 5

    5. Finish latte

    Pour the warm milk into the spiced chai, whisking to combine and create a light foam. Adjust sweetness if desired.

  6. 6

    6. Serve

    Pour into 2 mugs and serve hot. Enjoy your scratch-made golden milk chai latte with your preferred milk.

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