Starbucks Dupe: How To Make a Best Chai Tea Latte at Home

Do you love the taste of a creamy and spicy Starbucks Chai Tea Latte but don’t want to pay the high price? We hear you! Luckily, we’ve put together this guide on making a Starbucks dupe at home – a chai tea latte that tastes just as good as the original but won’t break the bank.

We’ll give you the ingredients you’ll need, step-by-step instructions on making it, and offer tips to ensure your homemade chai tea latte tastes just as good, if not better! So if you’re a fan of Starbucks, this guide is for you. So read on to learn how to make your own delicious chai tea latte in the comfort of your home!

Ingredients

You’ll need some form of chai tea concentrate. This could be from an instant powder mix, or you can buy pre-ground or whole chai tea (such as black tea mixed with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, or other traditional spices). Any type of milk will work for this recipe, but you may want to experiment with different varieties to find out what works best. Whole milk is often recommended for optimal taste and texture. If you want to take your chai tea latte up, add fun flavorings such as honey, spices (like nutmeg or allspice), or flavored syrups. Once you’ve tried the basic recipe, feel free to play around with different flavor combinations!

Equipment 

You’ll need a coffee grinder if you’re using whole chai tea leaves or pieces instead of pre-ground concentrate. This will help you get the perfect grind size for making a delicious brew. To concentrate your chai tea, you’ll need to brew it with hot water in either a coffee maker or an electric kettle (see below). Next, you’ll need a whisk or an electric mixer to properly whip your milk so it becomes frothy for your chai tea latte. If you’re heating your milk on the stovetop, you’ll need a pan for this process step. 

Instructions 

If you’re using whole chai tea pieces or leaves, grind them to a medium-fine size using a coffee grinder so they dissolve properly when brewed with hot water. Once your concentrate is ground up, brew it in either a coffee maker or an electric kettle (for the latter option, use two tablespoons of ground concentrate per eight ounces of water). Let the mixture steep for at least five minutes before proceeding to the next step. 

For this step, heat some milk on low-medium heat in a pan on the stovetop until it reaches a slightly warmer-than-room temperature state – about 95-105 degrees Fahrenheit should do the trick. Keep stirring continuously so it doesn’t burn at the bottom of the pan. Once your milk is heated up to the correct temperature, pour it into either a bowl or container and use either a whisk or an electric mixer to whip it until it becomes frothy (you should turn off the heat before proceeding). 

Pour your brewed chai tea concentrate and warm milk into a mug and stir until well blended. Your homemade Starbucks dupe is now ready for consumption! Add optional flavorings – honey and almond milk are good options! Feel free to add flavorings such as nutmeg or allspice, flavored syrups, or honey for an even more flavorful cup o’ Joe! 

Variations 

If you’d prefer your drink cold instead of hot, let your brewed concentrate cool down after steeping before combining it with cold milk and any optional flavorings. Now you have an icy-cold treat perfect for those hot summer days! Remember not to pour hot liquid into cold glass containers as they may break due to sudden temperature shifts.

For those who like their drinks sweetened up, add honey when combining your prepared concentrate and warm milk. Don’t add too much, as this will overpower all flavors in this drink. Use almond milk instead for less fat and fewer calories than regular cow’s milk. This type of substitution works well in this recipe, so feel free to experiment!

Conclusion

Making a Starbucks dupe chai tea latte at home is both easy and cost-efficient. With just a few simple ingredients, some basic equipment, and a few easy steps, you can whip up your own delicious and creamy chai tea latte in no time. Plus, the fun doesn’t have to end with the basic recipe. Feel free to experiment with different flavorings and milk types for a unique chai tea latte flavor. So what are you waiting for? Get brewing and enjoy the deliciousness of a homemade chai tea latte without spending a fortune!