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chai latte vanille
Recipe

The Vanilla Chai Latte Recipe

10 min.
Easy
1 pers.

Chai latte is a hot, aromatic drink that originally came from India and has gained worldwide popularity in the last few years. Known for its rich  amount of spices, the chai latte contains several health benefits as well as being tasty. Try our  vanilla chai latte recipe today, for a tasty drink for warm Christmas flavours!

What is a Chai Latte

Chai tea is a national drink of India, but is now popular all over the world. This spicy tea is popular in its latte version, with milk added during preparation for a sweeter, warmer drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

A Little Bit of History

Originally from India, the word ‘chai’ means ‘tea‘ in Hindi. Chai was initially a plant remedy from Ayurvedic medicine, a traditional Hindu medicine dating  back over 5,000 years. It was first made using only milk, herbs and spices. Tea was added later on, towards the XIXᵉ century. 

Chai tea is made from black tea with various spices such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, black pepper and cloves. This blend of spices is known as chai massala, but you can also find chai teas with a blend of spices specific to each tea house. 

The chai latte is a delicious blend of spiced black tea, sugar and hot milk. The original recipe is 50% milk and 50% water, but you can make your chai latte with only milk, for a smoother taste.

 

What Are The Chai Latte Benefits? 

Chai tea is a unique blend of a wide variety of spices and plants, each with its own health benefits

Its main benefit is to improve digestion, thanks to cardamom and ginger, which helps to ease digestion and soothe upset stomachs.

Cloves, which possess antiseptic and analgesic properties, also relieve digestive discomforts. 

Ginger, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, improves intestinal transit, aids circulation and stimulates the immune system. 

Star anises also have anti-inflammatory properties, as does fennel, a real ally against respiratory tract inflammation and digestive troubles. 

Black tea is full of antioxidants thanks to the ‘long’ fermentation of the tea leaves. Its antioxidants fight free radicals in the body to protect against cell ageing. 

Finally, black pepper provides antibacterial benefits to boost metabolisms.

 

When Is The Perfect Time To Drink Your Chai Latte? 

The vanilla chai latte is a beverage with a comforting aroma that is full of benefits for the body. It can be enjoyed at any time of day, but avoid drinking it in the evening if you are sensitive to caffeine or theine that can be found in black tea. Known for its invigorating effect, it is also ideal to start the day or after lunch thanks to its digestive effects.

10 min.
Easy
1 pers.

Ingredients

  • Ingrédient Eau
    Water
  • milk
    Semi-skimmed milk or plant-based milk
  • Ingrédient Sucre
    Sugar
  • Ingrédient Vanille
    Vanilla pods
  • Ingrédient Thé Noir
    Chai tea powder or chai tea bags

Material

  • Matériel Bouilloire éléctrique
    1 kettle
  • Matériel Casserole
    1 pot
  • Matériel Théière
    1 teapot
  • Ingrédient Thé Noir
    1 infuser or 1 tea ball
  • Matériel Mousseur lait
    1 milk frother

Preparation

  • Matériel Bouilloire éléctrique
    Step 1 Boil water to 90°C.
  • Matériel Théière
    Step 2 Pour it into a teapot and add your chai tea using an infuser or a tea ball infuser.
  • Ingrédient Thé Noir
    Step 3 Once your tea has brewed for enough time, remove your infuser. As chai is a fairly spicy beverage, reduce the brewing time if you prefer a less intense tea. On the other hand, if you prefer a spicier tea, you can leave in the bag or infuser for longer to allow the spices to release their full flavours.
  • milk
    Step 4 Heat your semi-skimmed or plant-based milk. As an option, you can froth milk in a separate jug to add a smoother touch to your drink.
  • Ingrédient Thé
    Step 5 Mix the chai tea and milk with a little bit of sugar and a vanilla pod. Enjoy!
  • Matériel Bouilloire éléctrique
    Step 1

    Boil water to 90°C.

  • Matériel Théière
    Step 2

    Pour it into a teapot and add your chai tea using an infuser or a tea ball infuser.

  • Ingrédient Thé Noir
    Step 3

    Once your tea has brewed for enough time, remove your infuser. As chai is a fairly spicy beverage, reduce the brewing time if you prefer…

  • milk
    Step 4

    Heat your semi-skimmed or plant-based milk. As an option, you can froth milk in a separate jug to add a smoother touch to your drink.

  • Ingrédient Thé
    Step 5

    Mix the chai tea and milk with a little bit of sugar and a vanilla pod. Enjoy!

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MaxiCoffee’s Tasty Tip

You can bring your drink to the next level by adding honey or maple syrup for a sweeter touch instead of sugar, or by sprinkling cinnamon powder on top. The vanilla chai latte can easily be customised!

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Known for its comforting taste, the vanilla chai latte is an ideal recipe for lovers of spicy, soothing flavours to enjoy over Christmas. This easy  drink, ready in just 15 minutes, is now appreciated all over the world for its affordability and many health benefits. For more tea recipes, check out our other articles.

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