Description
This Apple Cider Chai Tea Latte is a cozy, spiced beverage combining warm chai tea concentrate, fresh apple cider, and creamy steamed milk. Perfect for fall or any time you want a comforting drink with a hint of sweetness and spice, this latte can be customized with whipped cream and caramel drizzle for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea and Apple Cider Mixture
- 1/2 cup chai tea concentrate (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice
Milk
- 1/3 cup whole milk or plant-based milk of your choice
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Heat the chai concentrate and apple cider mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chai tea concentrate and apple cider or apple juice. Warm them together until hot, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors evenly.
- Warm and froth the milk: While the tea mixture heats, warm your choice of milk using a milk frother or by heating gently on the stovetop. Froth the milk using a handheld frother or a steam wand to create a creamy foam.
- Combine and serve: Pour the hot chai and apple cider mixture into a mug, then gently add the frothed milk on top to create a layered latte effect.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon over the milk foam for a simple finish, or elevate the latte by topping it with whipped cream and drizzling caramel sauce for a special occasion or indulgence.
Notes
- You can use homemade chai concentrate or store-bought for convenience. Adjust sweetness and spice level to your preference.
- If you don’t have a milk frother, warm the milk in a saucepan and whisk vigorously or shake in a sealed mason jar to create foam.
- For a caffeinated twist, add one or two shots of espresso to make a Dirty Apple Cider Chai Latte.
- Apple cider and chai concentrates vary in spice intensity and sweetness, so taste and adjust accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beverage
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
