How to Make a Simple Chai Latte (in 5 Minutes)
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How to Make a Simple Chai Latte (in 5 Minutes)

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We all love the ritual of a traditional stovetop Chai (simmering spices and milk in a pot for 20 minutes), but let's be honest: sometimes you just need a Chai Latte now.

The problem is that most "quick" chai options, like boxed concentrates or powders, are packed with sugar and artificial flavorings. They lack the depth of real ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon.

This Simple Chai Latte method bridges the gap. It is the "busy morning" hack to get a barista-quality latte using real, organic loose-leaf tea in just a few minutes.

A finished Simple Chai Latte in a mug next to the loose leaf tea tin.

Why This Method Works

Instead of boiling the tea in milk (the traditional way), we treat the chai spices like a standard infusion. The secret is to steep it longer than a normal black tea. While a standard Earl Grey might get bitter after 5 minutes, our Organic Chai is robust enough to steep for 10 minutes, allowing the hard spices like cinnamon bark and ginger root to fully release their oils.

Steeping loose leaf chai in a metal infuser basket in a mug.

The Importance of Sweetener

You might be tempted to skip the sugar, but we recommend adding at least a little bit. Spices like clove and cardamom can taste "dry" on the palate on their own. A little bit of sweetener (cane sugar, honey, or maple syrup) acts as a bridge, highlighting the spice notes and making the drink feel creamy and full-bodied.

Removing the tea infuser from the dark, brewed chai concentrate.

Finishing the Cup

To get that latte feel, don't just pour in cold milk! Warming your milk (we prefer Oat Milk for its creamy texture) ensures your drink stays hot and mixes perfectly with the tea concentrate.

Pouring steamed oat milk into the brewed chai tea.

The Recipe

A quick and easy method for making a barista-quality Chai Latte at home. Uses organic loose-leaf Masala Chai steeped as a strong concentrate, then topped with steamed oat milk. Ready in under 12 minutes.
Prep 2 minutes
Steep 10 minutes
Total 12 minutes
Yields 1 serving
Cal 90 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp YBTCO Chai Tea (Loose Leaf)
  • 1 cup boiling water (212°F)
  • 1 tbsp Sweetener (Organic cane sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
  • ¼ cup Milk of choice (Oat milk froths best!)
Instructions
  1. The Heat: Bring your water to a rolling boil. (Real spices need high heat to wake up!).
  2. The Steep: Place 2 tsp of loose-leaf Chai in your tea infuser and place it in your mug. Pour the boiling water over the leaves.
  3. The Wait: Steep for 5-10 minutes. Note: 5 minutes for a lighter tea, 10 minutes for a spicy kick.
  4. The Sweet: Remove the infuser. Stir in your sweetener immediately while the tea is piping hot so it dissolves instantly.
  5. The Milk: While the tea steeps, heat your milk until it is steaming (but not boiling over). Pour the hot milk into your mug.
  6. Enjoy: Sip slowly and enjoy the warmth!
Notes
  • Make it a Dessert: Swap the standard Chai for our Chocolate Chai and use Maple Syrup as the sweetener for a rich, cocoa-infused treat.
  • Milk Choice: Oat milk is our favorite for this recipe because it is naturally creamy and froths well, but whole milk or almond milk works too.

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