If you’re looking for a cozy and festive drink to warm you up this winter, you’ll love this chocolate gingerbread chai tea latte. It’s a delicious combination of spiced gingerbread chai tea, rich chocolate, and sweet flavours that will make you feel like you’re in a holiday wonderland. Plus, it’s easy to make at home with simple ingredients and no fancy equipment. Here’s how to make this amazing drink in just a few minutes.
What You’ll Need to Make a Chocolate Gingerbread Chai Latte:
To make this chocolate gingerbread chai tea latte, you’ll need:
• Chai loose leaf tea:
This is the base of the drink and gives it a wonderful spiced flavour. We are using a gingerbread chai rooibos tea from Bird & Blend for this recipe. However, feel free to use any brand of chai tea you like. Additionally, you can make your own blend with black tea and spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and star anise [How to Make Your Own Chai Tea Blends]. You’ll need 2 heaped teaspoons of chai loose leaf tea for this recipe.
• Hot water:
You’ll need 100-150ml of hot water to steep the tea and make a concentrate. You can use boiling water or heat it up in the microwave.
• Cocoa powder or hot chocolate powder:
This adds a rich chocolate flavour to the drink and makes it extra indulgent. You can use unsweetened/sweetened cocoa powder or your favourite hot chocolate powder. You’ll need 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or hot chocolate powder for this recipe.
• Milk:
You can use any kind of milk you like, such as cow’s milk, almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk. You’ll need about 200ml of milk for this recipe.
• Syrup:
This is the secret ingredient that gives this drink a delicious gingerbread flavour. You can buy gingerbread syrup at some grocery stores or online, or make your own with sugar, water, molasses, and gingerbread spices [gingerbread syrup recipe]. If you can’t use gingerbread syrup, feel free to use any other syrup of choice. Vanilla and Carmel syrup will work nicely as well. You’ll need 2 tablespoons of syrup for this recipe.
• Optional toppings:
You can make this drink even more festive by adding some whipped cream and sprinkles on top. Feel free to use store-bought whipped cream or make your own with heavy cream and sugar. You can also use any kind of sprinkles you like, such as chocolate shavings, crushed gingerbread cookies, mini marshmallows, smarties/m&ms, or rainbow sprinkles (jimmies).
Instructions
To make this chocolate gingerbread chai tea latte, follow these easy steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 100-150 ml of water to a boil. Add 2 heaped teaspoons of chai loose leaf tea and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the tea concentrate into a mug and discard the tea leaves. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or hot chocolate powder and stir well until dissolved.
- In the same saucepan over medium-high heat, bring about 200 ml of milk to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 2 tablespoons of syrup and whisk well until frothy. You can use a hand-frother or a steamer if possible.
- Pour the milk mixture over the tea concentrate and stir well to combine.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate or cinnamon sprinkles (or both😋) if desired and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks for Making the Best Chocolate Gingerbread Chai Tea Latte
- To make this drink more flavourful, you can add more spices to the tea concentrate, such as nutmeg, vanilla extract, or orange zest.
- To make this drink more creamy, you can use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
- To make this drink vegan, you can use plant-based milk, cocoa powder, vegan gingerbread syrup, and vegan whipped cream.
- To make this drink sugar-free, you can use sugar-free cocoa powder or hot chocolate powder, sugar-free gingerbread syrup, and sugar-free whipped cream.
- Buy a gingerbread man to dunk into the latte!
Conclusion
This chocolate gingerbread chai tea latte is a perfect drink to enjoy during the Autumn and Winter seasons. It’s easy to make at home with simple ingredients and no fancy equipment. It’s a delicious combination of spiced chai tea, rich chocolate, and sweet gingerbread flavors that will make you feel like you’re in a holiday wonderland. Plus, it’s low in sugar and can be customised to your preferences and dietary needs. Try this recipe today and let us know what you think in the comments below. And don’t forget to share this post with your friends and family who love cozy and festive drinks. Happy holidays!
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