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Creamy Chai Latte with Homemade Concentrate

I gave up my morning coffee for this homemade chai latte, and it’s become my favorite ritual. This easy chai concentrate is made with black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, and a touch of maple syrup, creating a perfectly spiced base for a creamy, frothy latte. The best part? Your kitchen will smell amazing while it brews!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword chai latte, cozy chai tea drink, creamy homemade tea latte, spiced chai latte from scratch, stovetop masala chai latte
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Author Pamela Reed

Ingredients

Chai Concentrate:

  • 4 black tea bags I use English breakfast - OR 8 grams of loose black tea leaves
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup

Oat Chai Latte:

  • 1/2 cup homemade chai concentrate from recipe above, heated up
  • 3/4 cup oat milk or your favorite type of milk - cow's milk, almond, coconut, etc.
  • ground cinnamon

Instructions

To make the chai concentrate:

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add water and spices (not maple syrup), whisking it all together. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, letting it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add tea bags and maple syrup into the saucepan, stirring to fully submerge the tea. Bring to a light boil again and then reduce the heat to low, letting it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place a fine mesh strainer above a bowl, and pour the mixture into the bowl, gently pressing down on the tea bags to remove any additional concentrate in them.
  • If you’re going to make a latte right now, pour 1/2 cup concentrate into a mug. Pour remaining concentrate into a glass jar and store in refrigerator, good for 2 weeks.

To make a chai latte:

  • Pour 1/2 cup chai concentrate into a mug. Heat it up in the microwave if it’s coming out of the refrigerator, I usually do 30-45 seconds.
  • Add 3/4 cup oat milk (or milk of your choice) and a pinch of cinnamon in a small saucepan or microwave to warm it up. After it's heated up, use an immersion blender or milk frother and blend until it’s frothy, like a latte. You can also use a fork, you just need to whisk it pretty hard to froth the milk. Note: If you have a coffee machine with a built-in frother, you can use that instead to heat up and froth the milk.
  • Pour frothed milk into the mug on top of the chai concentrate. Sprinkle a little bit more cinnamon on top.
  • Serve and enjoy your homemade chai latte!

To make a iced chai latte:

  • Pour 1/2 cup of homemade chai concentrate into a glass, then fill it with ice. Add 3/4 cup of oat milk (or your preferred milk) over the ice and stir to combine. If you like it sweeter, mix in a little extra maple syrup. Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for extra flavor, then give it one last stir. Insert a straw and enjoy your refreshing iced chai latte!