Chai Tea Latte Recipe

With creamy almond milk, a hint of Cloves and a light honey flavor, this Chai Tea Latte recipe will have you skipping the coffee stands and saving some money in the process! 

Holidays are the best and there’s nothing like cuddling up with a warm cup of chai tea! I love sipping on them while strolling through a crowded mall, but it’s just as delicious while watching TV at home. You are going to be surprised at just how easy it is to make this homemade chai tea latte!

Because we are making this dairy-free, this isn’t a Starbucks copycat recipe but it is so delicious that you won’t mind!

Looking for more warm drink ideas? Try our peppermint hot chocolate, pumpkin spice latte or a fall cocktail!

Best tea bags for a delicious Chai Tea Latte

When you go to the store to look for chai tea bags, you might be overwhelmed with the options. Some brands don’t have much flavor and others go light on the chai spices. We need a good tea since it is the foundation of this recipe!

My favorite so far has been Tazo Chai tea bags…I mean, Starbucks uses them for a reason! I have also seen one labeled “Moderately Caffeinated” but I haven’t tried it yet.

If you want to try a premium tea, I have been really happy with the teas from Steepologie. It would be worth trying. I like to gift these teas. If you are ordering from Steepologie, add a bag of the Relaxation tea – it’s the best!

Is Black Tea and Chai Tea the same?

Black tea is a category of tea and is made by oxidizing the tea leaves. Chai tea takes black tea leaves and adds chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and vanilla.

Because these spices are in the chai mix, you can add any of these to your chai tea latte to enhance specific flavors. There’s something warming about cloves in the winter, so I added a little more!

Black tea has about half the caffeine as coffee.

What You Need To Make a Chai Tea Latte

There are only a handful of ingredients needed to make a homemade chai tea latte and you can find them all at your local grocery store.

The best part of making your own chai te latte is that you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. My husband prefers just one tablespoon of honey while I like closer to 2 Tbsp. Want more cinnamon? Go ahead and add as much as you want.

• Chai Tea – Find your favorite (I recommend Tazo Tea)
• Dairy Free Milk – Oat milk tends to be thicker than other milks. But also try almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk or hemp milk. Oat milk is my favorite!
• Honey – For sweetness! Maple syrup could work in a pinch too and would add a deeper flavor
• Water – We are going to soak the tea bag in the water
• Cinnamon – For added flavor. I sometimes like to add ground cloves and nutmeg for a warming chai flavor!
• Vanilla
• Diary Free Whipped Cream – Optional. I love the coconut one from Trader Joes

How to make a Homemade Chai Tea Latte

Tips For Making A Chai Tea Latte At Home

• Tea bag Tag – For part of this recipe, we are going to be seeping the tea bag in a saucepan over an open flame. We need to make sure that the tag doesn’t catch fire, especially if you are using a gas stove. I like to wrap the tag around the handle of the saucepan. Another option is to cut the tag off and add let the string fall into the water as it seeps.
• Don’t let it boil – Since there is honey in the recipe, we want to be sure to not let it boil. Instead, just heat it until you start to see the steam coming off the top. If it boils over it will be a sticky mess and boiling can also burn the milk.
• Whipped Cream – The whipped cream will melt into the chai tea latte while it is hot. This is so delicious! However, if you are serving it to guests, let it cool slightly before adding the whipped cream. This will help it to hold it’s shape a little longer!

Frequently Asked Questions About Chai Tea Latte

Snack Recipes You Might Enjoy With Your Chai Tea Latte:

• Apple Nachos Recipe
• Chocolate Pretzel Bites With Peanut Butter
• Baked Oatmeal Cups
• Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
• Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
• 5-Minute No Bake Peanut Butter Balls