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Chai latte syrup in a glass jar.

Chai Latte Syrup Recipe

Deb Burns
A cozy homemade chai latte syrup made with warming spices, black tea, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. This easy stove-top syrup is perfect for hot or iced chai lattes, adding to coffee, or gifting during the holidays or special occasions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 46 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chia Syrup

  • 2 cups water, filtered
  • 2 teaspoons black tea, loose leaf or 2 black tea bags
  • 3-4 wholes cloves
  • 1¼ teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • ½ teaspoon ginger, ground
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom, ground
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • ½ teaspoon allspice, ground
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Chai Latte

  • ½ cup chai syrup
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • cinnamon for dusting

Instructions
 

Chai Syrup

  • In a medium saucepan, add the water and all of the spices and maple syrup.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer whisking frequently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  • Remove from heat and add the black tea to the mixture and stir to combine.
  • Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out the spices and tea using a fine mesh strainer and/or cheesecloth. Note: using both a strainer and cheesecloth together will help reduce sediment from the ground spices.
  • Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a jar or bottle.

Chai Latte (Hot or Cold)

  • For Hot: Heat the syrup and milk together in a small saucepan over medium heat until just before simmering. Pour into a mug, top with frothed milk if desired, and finish with a light dusting of cinnamon or cinnamon sugar.
  • For Iced: Combine the syrup and milk in a shaker bottle or whisk together in a large glass. Serve over ice. Optional: add cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Notes

Storage
Store chai latte syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
 
*For the lattes - feel free to adjust milk/syrup ratios to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg
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