Chocolate Chai Dirty Latte
Indulge in a Rich Chocolate Chai Dirty Latte Creaminess meets spice espresso for a decadent treat Try this technique today
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Milk (whole, oat, almond, or other)
- 1-2 shots Espresso (freshly brewed)
- 2 tablespoons Chai Concentrate (store-bought or homemade)
- 1-2 tablespoons Chocolate Syrup (high-quality, dark chocolate recommended)
- Whipped Cream (optional)
- Chocolate Shavings (optional)
- 1 cup Water (for homemade chai concentrate)
- 2-3 Black Tea Bags (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf, for homemade chai concentrate)
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks (for homemade chai concentrate)
- 5-6 Cardamom Pods (lightly crushed, for homemade chai concentrate)
- 5-6 whole Cloves (for homemade chai concentrate)
- 1-inch piece Ginger (sliced, for homemade chai concentrate)
- 5-6 Black Peppercorns (for homemade chai concentrate)
- Sweetener (to taste: honey, maple syrup, or sugar, for homemade chai concentrate)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chai Concentrate (if making homemade): In a saucepan, combine water, tea bags (or loose leaf tea), cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and black peppercorns. Bring to a simmer and let it steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain the concentrate and sweeten to taste.
- Heat the Milk: Gently heat your milk of choice in a saucepan or using a milk frother. If using a saucepan, heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. If using a frother, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Combine Chocolate and Chai: In your favorite mug, add the chocolate syrup and chai concentrate.
- Add the Espresso: Pour the freshly brewed espresso shots into the mug with the chocolate and chai.
- Froth and Pour: If you have a milk frother, froth the heated milk until it’s light and airy. Gently pour the frothed milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Top it Off: Spoon the remaining milk foam over the top of the latte.
- Garnish (Optional): Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an extra touch of indulgence.
- Enjoy: Sip and savor the deliciousness of your homemade Chocolate Chai Dirty Latte!