Easy Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Recipe
This homemade vanilla chai tea latte combines warm spices with creamy milk and sweet vanilla notes. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats, this easy recipe delivers coffee-shop flavor without leaving home. It's a hug in a mug that will fill your kitchen with amazing aromas!
Ingredients
- 2 chai tea bags
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup milk whole, 2%, or plant-based
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick optional, for garnish
- Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a small pot or kettle.
- Remove from heat, add chai tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.
- While tea steeps, warm milk in a small saucepan over low heat until small bubbles form at the edges (do not boil).
- Remove tea bags and stir honey or sugar into the hot tea.
- Add vanilla extract to the tea mixture and stir well.
- Pour the warm milk into the tea mixture, whisking or using a frother for extra foam if desired.
- Pour into your favorite mug and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Add a cinnamon stick for garnish if using.
Notes
For an iced version, cool the tea mixture completely, then add cold milk and pour over ice. You can make a larger batch of the chai tea concentrate and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week for quick lattes anytime.