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This dirty chai latte is a blend of bold espresso, sweet & spicy chai concentrate, and your favorite milk in one delicious coffee recipe. Making a homemade version is easier than a drive-thru run to Starbucks! Enjoy this drink any time of year hot or iced.
Roasted coffee beans and black tea spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger are a perfect pair in this coffeeshop copycat recipe for a dirty chai latte. Ready to make it? Let’s go!
Ingredients for a dirty chai
How to make a dirty chai latte at home
This is just a brief overview, find more detailed instructions in the recipe card below!
Iced Dirty Chai
If you’re more of an iced coffee beverage kind of person, you’ll be pleased to know you can make this spicy tea recipe in an iced version!
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour the brewed espresso over the ice.
- Add the chai concentrate.
- Top with your preferred choice of milk.
- Stir, garnish with a pinch of your favorite chai spice blend and enjoy!
What makes a dirty chai “dirty?”
A regular chai latte recipe is going to contain spiced black tea (masala chai) and milk. Adding a shot or two of espresso is what turns it from the original chai to a “dirty” chai.
Making a dirty chai latte without a milk frother
It’s easy to make dirty chai lattes at home without a milk frother or steamer.
- Combine equal parts chai concentrate and milk and place in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Heat liquid until it is steaming.
- Whisk mixture vigorously for 20 seconds before pouring into a glass that already contains the espresso shots.
- Garnish with a pinch of chai spice blend (if desired) before serving.
Watch the recipe video!
Dirty Chai Latte
Equipment
- Milk Frother (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces brewed espresso
- ½ cup chai concentrate
- ½ cup whole milk, or preferred milk alternative
Instructions
For a hot dirty chai latte:
- Place ½ cup chai concentrate in a microwave-safe mug and heat until steaming (about 30 seconds). Pour into the espresso shots and stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, use your milk frother to heat the milk. Pour steamed milk over the espresso and chai mixture.
- Garnish with a pinch of chai spice blend to serve, if desired.
For an iced dirty chai latte:
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the espresso shots, ½ cup chai concentrate, and ½ cup milk. Stir to combine.
- Garnish with a pinch of chai spice blend to serve, if desired.
Video
Notes
- Refer to post for instructions on how to make this latte without a milk frother or steamer.
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Kailee says
Yumm, excited to make this!
Foodie Digital says
We totally agree!