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Dirty Chai Latte Recipe

Fresh brewed espresso adds an extra kick to warming spicy chai latte ingredients. It's the perfect combination of coffee and tea with creamy milk!

4.5 from 131 votes
5 mins
Total Time
1
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Dirty Chai Latte

How to Make the Best Dirty Chai Latte

A dirty chai latte is the perfect fusion of two beloved beverages—the warming spices of chai and the bold kick of espresso. This copycat version brings that café-quality drink right to your kitchen, combining fresh brewed espresso with creamy chai latte and frothy milk for a satisfying pick-me-up any time of day.

The beauty of this drink lies in its simplicity. With just three main ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can create a barista-worthy beverage that rivals what you’d pay for at your local coffee shop. The espresso cuts through the sweetness of the chai while the milk adds a luxurious creaminess and silky foam on top.

Whether you need a morning energy boost or an afternoon indulgence, this dirty chai latte delivers the perfect balance of tea and coffee flavors with creamy, comforting milk.

Dirty Chai Latte

Dirty Chai Latte

Fresh brewed espresso adds an extra kick to warming spicy chai latte ingredients. It's the perfect combination of coffee and tea with creamy milk!

4.5 from 131 votes
CourseBeverage
CuisineCoffee
Keyworddirty chai latte, starbucks copycat, starbucks dirty chai latte
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings1 drink
Calories290kcal
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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Drink

  1. On the stovetop, in the microwave, or in a frother, heat the chai latte. While the chai heats, brew the espresso.
  2. Combine the espresso and chai latte in a coffee mug.
  3. Heat and froth the milk using a frother or heat in a saucepan over medium low heat while whisking constantly until hot and foamy.
  4. Pour the liquid milk over the chai and espresso in the mug and spoon the foam over the top.

Notes

  • This is a copycat version of the popular Starbucks Dirty Chai Latte.
  • You can use any type of milk or dairy alternative depending on your preference.
  • For best results, use freshly brewed espresso.
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