A dirty chai latte is a chai tea latte with one or two shots of espresso added to give it a caffeine boost and a rich coffee flavor. To make it, you brew strong chai tea or use chai concentrate, combine it with warmed or steamed milk, add espresso shots, sweeten to taste, and optionally froth the milk and garnish with cinnamon or chai spices. Here are common steps to make a dirty chai latte:
- Brew chai concentrate or strong chai tea by steeping chai tea bags or loose chai spices and tea in hot water.
- Heat and optionally froth your milk of choice (dairy or plant-based).
- Pour equal parts chai concentrate/tea and milk into a cup.
- Brew 1-2 shots of espresso and add it to the chai and milk mixture.
- Sweeten with syrup, honey, or sugar if desired.
- Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon or chai spices on top for garnish.
For iced dirty chai latte, combine chai concentrate, milk, and espresso over ice. This method blends the warm spices of chai with the boldness of espresso in a creamy latte format to create the distinctive "dirty chai" flavor.
