Comfort in a cup! Now you can make your own Vanilla Chai Tea Latte at home!
Several years ago my little sister, Ashley, introduced me to chai tea. I know, where was I? Living under a rock I suppose 🙂 We were at our older sister’s house and rummaging through her tea collection. (Melissa is quite the tea connoisseur. No joke. I would guess that she has somewhere around one or two thousand bags of tea in her house.)
It’s really quite fun because whenever we get together, I get to try out a new tea or indulge in an old favorite. Well, I instantly fell in love with the chai tea blend. It has so much more flavor than other teas. A nice surprise with just enough spice to make you sit up and take notice.
Since then my sister has kept me well-stocked with chai tea but sometimes, I like to make it on my own. I love being able to control the amount of spice that goes into my Vanilla Chai Tea Latte and once I tried it with a dash of vanilla, there was no going back. Now if you are just seriously rolling in it, go ahead and use a vanilla bean. I’m way too frugal for that but I can only imagine how amazing it would taste.
I’ve been enjoying a steaming mug of tea several times a day as I’ve been fighting off the cold I caught a few weeks ago in Salt Lake City. Fortunately for me, NO ONE else has caught the cold – can I get a hallelujah!
I love knowing that I have a full-time assistant helping me keep my family healthy. Seriously awesome. My husband is so in love with it that we’re planning on buying a second unit for our bedroom to help with his seasonal allergies.
Make sure you try this Vanilla Chai Tea Latte. Instant comfort! This is definitely one of my favorites and I’m sure it’s soon going to be yours as well!
Vanilla Chai Tea Latte
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 peppercorns
- 3 cloves whole
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine water, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and a cinnamon stick in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and boil for at least five minutes. (The longer you boil, the more the spices will release their flavor.)
- Turn off the heat and place tea bags in water. Stir for 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla.
- Heat milk in microwave for 15 seconds on medium heat and stir into tea. (Helps to avoid curdling.)
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Tiffiny says
This looks and sounds great, thanks for sharing! I was curious as to where you got your cup? Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Tiffany! I got it at Target 🙂
Karen says
I have bought many chai teas over the years. I have even bought the powders to make these at home. I am so glad to have found this recipe on Pinterest . Not only is it wonderful tea, it is not all sugary like the ones you buy at coffee shops. Plus it costs pennies to make. What’s better than that? Thank you for sharing!
adrian says
I’ll have to print this out. Chai tea is my favorite hot drink. It’s so luxurious.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Adrian!
Kristen says
I can’t wait to try this – the weather is turning cold again this week… I think it’s the perfect time to give this recipe a go!
Nicole Martin says
Awesome recipe! Using loose leaf would get even fuller flavor. I like to use a nice malty Assam as the base for my chai 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! Thank you Nicole!
Yvonne Cable says
Thank you! Thank you! My favorite beverage. You have saved me $4.68 DAILY…..
The Better Baker says
I am in love with chai tea and any time I can make it myself, I’m even happier. Love your mug too. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck. We’d love it if you’d link back to the party within your lovely post. Please do come back soon.
Rachel@ {i love} my disorganized life says
Chai tea lattes are one of my faves! I’m excited to try making my own! Thanks for linking up at Wednesday Whatsits, Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Rachel!
Emily says
I love chai tea! Most of the powdered things you get are so full of sugar and ingredients I can pronounce. I can’t wait to try this
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Emily!
Foodista says
Love this! Thanks for sharing!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you!
Jelli says
I have all the ingredients save the peppercorns in my pantry. Must make this tomorrow morning. I love homemade chai tea. Thank you, Trish, for sharing. That mug is beautiful!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Woohoo! Enjoy!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Hip Hip Hurray! Chai Tea is totally one of my favorites and the ultimate comfort in a cup. Can’t wait to make this at home, I’m usually lazy and just starbucks it up. But.. after this recipe and seeing how easy it is I can’t wait. 🙂 Thanks Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is super easy and it’s fun too! Thanks Krista!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
I saw this on Pinterest yesterday and I just had to try it. Just wanted you to know that I did and it is so delicious! I am a huge chai latte fan..always get it at Starbucks but now I am saving my mullah after how easy this was to make. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s so awesome Zainab! So glad you gave it a try 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I love chai tea and just had some yesterday. And love your DIY blend! Thank you for sharing how you make yours! Pinned
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Chai tea is my favorite for sure! Thanks so much for the pin Averie!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I have STILL never had chai tea. I don’t know what I’m afraid of. I’m weird. This looks SO good, and I need that mug!
Sherry says
I have that mug. It was given to me as a Christmas gift. My friend got it from Marshall’s .. Just an FYI, and it is MY Favorite *
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I love it too Sherry! I actually picked mine up at Target so check there too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Girl. You seriously need to get on that. You can find the mug at Target. Just got mine last week 🙂