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Dirty Iced Chai Latte

Dirty Iced Chai Latte

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A deliciously smooth and creamy iced latte that is made with a homemade chai tea syrup, espresso or cold brew and your choice of milk.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chai, latte
Servings: 1

Ingredients

Chai Syrup Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 whole peppercorns
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 4 black tea bags

Latte Recipe

  • 1-2 shots espresso
  • 3-4 tbsp chai tea syrup, to taste
  • 1/2 cup milk, as needed to fill cup
  • Ice
  • 1 sprinkle of cinnamon on top

Instructions

Chai Syrup Instructions:

  • Add all syrup ingredients into a small saucepan and simmer on low to medium heat for about 10 minutes. It will reduce and have a slight syrup consistency.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool. Store in a closed jar for about 2 weeks.

Latte Instructions:

  • Brew the espresso and add the chai tea syrup.
  • Pour into a small glass and fill with ice as desired. Fill the cup with milk and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
    Stir and enjoy!

Notes

The cold brew version of this recipe is:
Fill a glass with ice and then fill with the coffee and 3-4 tbsp. of the chai tea syrup as needed for taste.