Enjoy a homemade Copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte, blending spicy chai masala, black tea, milk, and brown sugar. This frothy, warm beverage, inspired by traditional Indian Masala Chai, is perfect for savoring on cold days or when you desire a special drink at home.
In a saucepan, combine water, black tea powder, and Chai Masala Powder. Alternatively, you can use a mix of individual spices as in the Masala Chai recipe.
Stir the mixture and let it boil for 2-3 minutes. Then, remove it from the heat and set aside.
In a different saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk with brown sugar until it puffs up.
After removing the milk from heat and allowing it to cool slightly, transfer it to a heatproof glass jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the milk becomes frothy. Keep this frothed milk aside.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, filter the chai tea concentrate into a serving glass, filling it up to one-third.
Gently pour the frothed milk over the chai tea concentrate in the glass. Sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top. Your Starbucks Copycat Chai Tea Latte is now ready to be enjoyed.
For Iced Chai Latte
To prepare an Iced Chai Tea Latte, first let the prepared Chai Tea Concentrate cool down completely. Then, pour it into a glass filled with a generous amount of ice cubes. Next, add cold milk over the concentrate and finish by topping it with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, creating a refreshing and flavorful beverage.
To Serve
Savor this delicious Starbucks Chai Tea Latte copycat recipe whenever you desire a gourmet-style drink or need a warm, comforting beverage during cold winter days.
Notes
Tips for Perfecting Your Chai Tea Latte:
Taste and Flavor: The key to the authentic taste of this latte is the Chai Masala Powder. However, for a more personalized touch, you can use individual spices like ginger, cinnamon, pepper, star anise, and cardamom, similar to traditional Masala Chai.
Frothing: For that classic Starbucks frothy texture, whole milk is your best bet. But, if you're making an iced version, consider using heavy whipping cream for an extra creamy touch.
Frothing Technique: A simple glass jar can be effective for frothing milk. Alternatively, milk frother equipment can also be used to achieve similar results.
Vanilla Twist: For a unique twist, add a dash of vanilla essence to your latte.