Dirty Chai

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chai charger, chai recipe, dirty chai, java chai

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 41kcal

Author: Mary Ann Rollano

Chai spices with a hint of vanilla, espresso, and milk are a great way to get a little extra kick of caffeine.

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Equipment

1 Espresso maker

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 Tablespoon black spiced tea
2 teaspoons sugar
½ cup milk
6 ounces espresso
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a saucepan, add water and bring it to a boil.
Add the chai tea bags or loose tea to the boiled water and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
Add milk to the saucepan and bring to a boil, then quickly reduce and simmer for 5 minutes. Avoid letting the milk boil over.
Strain and remove the tea leaves.
Brew or mix powder espresso to make 6 ounces.
Add espresso to the chai in the saucepan and stir all together.
Pour the dirty chai into a cup or mug.
Your quick and easy dirty chai is now ready to enjoy! Serve it hot or iced.

Notes

You can adjust the tea, coffee, favorite milk, and sweetener ratios for easy variations based on your perfect way. You can also experiment with different spices or sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg for additional flavor variations. Enjoy!

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