Dirty Chai Latte
Delightfully creamy, subtly sweet and amply caffeinated, there are few hot beverages more insanely delicious than a dirty chai latte. Masala chai and fresh espresso come together to create a richly spiced and beautifully balanced drink that is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 3 cups filtered water
- 6 tsp loose leaf black tea
- 4 shots 6oz espresso strongly brewed coffee or iced coffee concentrate
- 1 ½ cups whole milk or milk alternative
- 6 cardamom pods
- 1 ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 ½ tsp whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch fresh ginger minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (more or less depending on desired sweetness)
- milk foam for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cardamom pods, cloves and peppercorns into the bowl of a mortar and pestle, and crush the spices until they are fragrant but still intact and the cardamom pods are opened.
- Add 3 cups of filtered water, cinnamon sticks, crushed spices, minced ginger and brown sugar to a saucepan and place over medium-high heat.
- Bring the contents of the saucepan to a boil, and boil for one minute then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Once the water stops boiling, add the milk and black tea to the saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, taking care not to let the liquid boil.
- When the tea is done, strain it through a fine mesh sieve and set aside.
- As soon as the tea is strained, make the espresso and milk foam (if using).
- Pour one shot of espresso into each mug or serving glass, then pour the tea over the espresso.
- Optionally, top off with milk foam and grated nutmeg.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 34gFat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSugar: 30g
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