Comfort in a cup! Now you can make your own Homemade Vanilla Chai Latte at home! It’s faster, more convenient and a lot cheaper.
I don’t know about you but I am over the 90 degree weather and ready for cozy, big sweaters, fall boots, crisp air and a big mug of this Homemade Chai Tea Latte.
My love of chai tea lattes began when I ordered my first cup from Panera Bread. The aroma of all of the flavors together in one cup, I just absolutely fell in love with it, so much that I would purchase one at least twice a week. Over time those expenses add up! So, of course, I eventually had to figure out how to make my own at home. With many trial and errors, I finally mastered the perfect latte.
Do you spend too much money on fall specialty drinks, coffee or lattes? Here’s a solution for the perfect homemade vanilla chai tea Latte and a way to save money. It’s faster, more convenient and a lot cheaper, plus the end result tastes so good!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Delicious warming flavors of chai, especially in cooler weather.
- Perfect for the fall and winter season.
- Uses fall spices like cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
- It’s Vegan and dairy-free.
What's in a Chai Tea Latte
You only need a few ingredients and it could be ready in ten minutes. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Oat milk - I’ve found that oat milk is the best dairy-free option to use since it’s thicker and creamier than most plant-based milks and has a neutral taste.
- Chai tea bags - these are the chai tea bags that I used for this recipe.
- Maple syrup - It helps naturally sweeten this healthy hot chocolate
- Vanilla extract - enhances the sweetness of the latte and adds a warm and comforting taste. Make sure to use real vanilla extract, not an imitation.
- Spices - the spices used for this drink includes ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground ginger.
How to Make the Chai Latte with Oat Milk
- Warm the oat milk in a pot over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, then immediately remove from heat.
- Add the chai tea bags and leave to steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove and discard the tea bags, then add the rest of the ingredients and whisk well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice to your liking, then place the pot back over low heat for a few minutes until warmed through and serve immediately.
How to Make Iced Chai Latte
If you want to enjoy this beverage cold, it's so simple to make.
- After removing and discarding the tea bags and adding the rest of the ingredients to the pot, whisk well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices to your liking.
- Let it cool to room tempurature.
- Add ice to a glass.
- Pour the chai latte over the ice and serve.
Sweetner Variations
This chai latte uses natural sweeteners and is free from artificial flavors and ingredients. If you prefer a specific sweetener, feel free to use it however here are some suggestions for sweeteners that work best:
- Maple syrup. This is my favorite natural sweetener for drinks. Look for organic maple syrup without added ingredients.
- Honey. Another great sweetener however if you are vegan this would not be an option for you.
- Date or agave syrup. Both are natural sweeteners and a great alternative to the ones listed above.
Recipe Tips
- Storage. This recipe is best when consumed fresh however you can store any leftovers in the fridge in a sealed mason jar or airtight container for 1 day. You can reheat it in a pot on the stove or place it in the microwave and heat in 20 second intervals until you get it to the temperature you want.
- Milk options. I’ve found that oat milk is the best dairy-free option to use since it’s thicker and creamier than most plant-based milks. You could also use other dairy-free milks like cashew milk, almond milk, soy milk or regular dairy milk if you prefer.. Note that taste may vary based on what milk you use.
- Warming the milk. Avoid scorching the milk by warming it on low to medium heat and stirring frequently.
Is It a Thyroid-Friendly Recipe? Health officials state that people who struggle with hypothyroidism may have better results if they avoid dairy products. A traditional chai latte contains dairy milk. Dairy is known for its inflammatory properties and is one of the most common dietary sensitivities. This recipe uses oat milk as a replacement making it dairy-free.
Recipe FAQ
No, there is no coffee in this latte.
Yes, chai lattes have caffeine in them since they are made with black tea leaves.
This Chai Tea Latte is considered vegan since it uses non-dairy milk and maple syrup.
Honey or agave syrup works well as an alternative to the maple syrup used in the recipe.
Yes, this recipe taste great hot or cold. You can make this an iced chai latte by simply pouring it over ice in a glass. I suggest letting it cool a bit before pouring the chai latte mix over ice to prevent the watering it down.
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Homemade Vanilla Chai Latte
Equipment
- 1 Small pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat milk or your favorite milk
- 2 chai tea bags
- 4 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, warm the oat milk until it just starts to simmer, then immediately remove from heat.
- Add the chai tea bags and leave to steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags from the pot, gently squeeze the excess liquid out and discard the tea bags. Then add the rest of the ingredients and whisk well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice to your liking, then place the pot back over low heat for a few minutes until warmed through and serve.
- If you like a little froth on top of your lattes you can use a hand held brother or transfer the mixture to a blender and blend for 15 - 20 seconds, until frothy, then transfer to mugs.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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