Recipe: What is chai latte and how to prepare it?

What is a chai latte?

Latte is a traditional Italian drink with milk and tea. In this case, tea replaces coffee, for those who prefer the taste of tea instead of the stronger and sharper taste of caffeine. Latte is gentle and delicate, and its aroma is sweet and spicy.

Besides bringing pleasure to all your senses, tea latte is actually quite beneficial: it gives energy and tone, due to its nutritional value, strengthens the immune system, slows down the aging process, improves metabolism, and contributes to your positive mood.

It can be consumed daily and although it seems complicated to prepare, the truth is that you can mix up a chai latte at home. In this article, we will teach you exactly how to prepare it, following our recipe.

How to make a chai latte?

Required products:

2 tbsp stronger tea - Earl Gray black tea or Oolong tea
5 slices of ginger
1 tbsp cinnamon
4 tbsp (or more, depending on your individual preference) honey or other sweetener
6 cups water
300ml milk
a few drops of vanilla (optional)

If you are making a chai latte during the winter days, we recommend that you also add:

the peel of 1 orange
a few pinches of nutmeg
a few cloves
pieces of anise

Method of preparation:

In a medium-sized saucepan, pour the water, along with all the spices (and the orange peel, if you choose the "winter" version), without adding the honey and tea.

Once the water boils, turn off the heat and let it steep under a lid for approximately 10 minutes.

Then add the tea, bring to a boil again, and turn off the heat.
After about 5 minutes, strain the liquid.

Add the honey/sweetener, mix well, and taste what you've created.

Pour the milk into a not very large, but deeper pot and let it boil.

Using a blender or other hand-held whisk, froth the latte, trying to create as many bubbles as possible. Hold the blender/whisk at an angle and make sure to incorporate as much air as possible into the milk. After a while, a thick, fluffy froth will form.

Pour the tea into a cup - about an inch and a half from the rim of the cup.

With a spoon, add some of the milk and foam to the tea.

Sprinkle with cinnamon/nutmeg (plus anise pieces for the "winter" version).

Now you know how to make the perfect chai latte at home. Serve it to a loved one and enjoy these priceless shared Moments.