A great option for a mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or after dinner treats, this Starbucks Copycat Chai Latte needs only two ingredients and a few minutes to make. It’s full of warming spices that can be enjoyed hot or iced and is sure to make your day better!
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A great option for a mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or after dinner treats, this Starbucks Copycat Chai Latte needs only two ingredients and a few minutes to make. It’s full of warming spices that can be enjoyed hot or iced and is sure to make your day better!
I’ve never been a tea person. I’ve tried my whole life because there’s just something about tea that seems so sophisticated and fancy. I wanted to be sophisticated and fancy. Instead I’m almost always about that coffee life.
A few years ago though, I had a Starbucks gift card and decided to try something new - I asked the barista what she recommended, and she told me that Chai Lattes were her favorite, so I got one and I don’t want to sound dramatic, but my life was forever changed.
I don’t get them often and up until recently never tried to make them for myself, but when Covid put an end to Starbucks runs, I figured I needed to learn how to make them myself, and it literally could not be simpler.
Shopping List for Starbucks Copycat Chai Latte
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Tazo Chai Latte Concentrate
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Milk
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Whipped Cream (optional, but delicious)
Let’s Talk about Chai
You can make a Chai Latte in several different ways. This is the way that I prefer, mostly because it’s the simplest method. Tazo makes a great Chai concentrate with a great flavor and it’s super easy to make. If you’d prefer total control over your ingredients, you could make your own Chai by steeping chai tea as indicated on their packaging, and then adding the steamed milk.
A latte at its core is espresso mixed with steamed milk, and a Chai latte just substitutes chai in place of the espresso. You could make what’s called a “dirty chai” by adding a shot of espresso to the mix as well.
Recipe Highlights:
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Only 2 ingredients
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Can be dairy free
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Can be made in under 5 minutes
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Can be made hot or iced
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Full of warming spices
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Can be made “skinny” if wanted
FAQ’s
How do I froth my own milk? There are a few options here. I have a milk frother that I use, but you can absolutely do this without one.
Pour milk into a mason jar, seal the lid tight, and shake shake shake the jar for a full minute, or until the milk has doubled in volume.
Remove the lid and microwave the milk for 30-45 seconds.
This method isn’t going to give you coffee shop level foam, but it gets the job done with no extra money spent.
How do I make an Iced Chai Latte? Stir together your chai concentrate and milk without warming it up and pour over ice. You can then froth a smaller amount of milk to pour over, or you could just top with whipped cream.
Can this be made dairy free? Absolutely! Almond milk works well, and Trader Joe’s Oat Milk (the refrigerated kind, not the shelf stable) froths REALLY well!
What kind of Chai should I use? You can use whatever kind you like, but I prefer Tazo Classic Chai Latte for this. It’s a little on the sweet side though, so if you prefer it less sweet, they make a skinny version.
Tips and Tricks for a great Latte
Using a milk frother: You can find milk frothers from 10$ up to 100$; either in stick form, or a large gadget that gives you 4 different types of foams. I have a middle of the road milk frother that I bought years ago that apparently isn’t made any more. You can get this one or this one at Target for less than 40$.
Use an equal amount of chai concentrate and milk. I generally do 6 ounces of chai and 6 ounces of milk.
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Chai Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces of Chai Concentrate
- 6 ounces of milk (your choice, I use whole milk)
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Heat your chai concentrate in the microwave or in a small saucepan over the stove.
- Heat and froth your milk either in a frotheror by hand using the following method:
- Pour milk into a mason jar, seal the lid tight, and shake shake shake the jar for a full minute, or until the milk has doubled in volume.
- Remove the lid and microwave the milk for 30-45 seconds.
- Pour the chai into a glass or mug and then pour the frothed milk in.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes:
Make an Iced Chai Latte: Stir together your chai concentrate and milk without warming it up and pour over ice. You can then froth a smaller amount of milk to pour over, or you could just top with whipped cream.
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