Chai Tea Latte - decadent, spiced and heavenly

Chai Tea Latte is more of a Western fad. This is not something you would find in India. I don’t recall seeing this on the menu during my travels to India recently. But in the Western world, it is definitely catching on and gaining ground as a drink of choice.

What can be more decadent than a cup of tea spiced with cardamom, cloves, fennel and cinnamon stick. Add steamed milk and top it with a soft foamy mixture. That last bit just brings it up a notch from a regular cup of Chai.

I don’t know about you, but just the description is enough to get my mouth watering! And if you're thinking of your waistline and having a bit of a guilt trip, just remember all the spices that are added to this heavenly brew have health benefits, so they are good for you!

So, what make a latte version different from a Chai Tea. Well, not too much. The ingredients are similar but a couple of things differentiate these two brews. In Chai Tea, the milk is usually not heated when it is added to the pot of tea, whereas for a latte, we use steamed milk. Also, when we use the word “latte”, it means that the steamed milk is usually from an espresso machine, that velvety, soft foamy texture.

Try a Chai Latte and you won't be disappointed, whether you are sitting down at home after a long day of work and having that perfect cup of chai or at a cafe with friends. With cafes, you do have to scout around to find a blend that suits your taste but once you find that perfect Chai mix blend, it can be absolutely quite out of this world. Can you tell how much I like my Chai!

Here is a Recipe for Chai Tea Latte

If you don't have the time to brew a cup from scratch, you can try the Oregon Chai Latte or the Pacific Spice Chai Latte to get your Chai Latte fix!


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