Espresso-infused Dirty Chai
Espresso-infused Dirty Chai
Ingredients
For the Dirty Chai Base
- 4 chai tea bags
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Espresso Shots
- 4 shots espresso beans, freshly brewed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the chai tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags, squeezing out any excess liquid.
⏱️ 6 min
- 2
Return the saucepan with the steeped chai tea to medium heat. Add the whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and steaming but not boiling. Be careful not to scald the milk.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
While the chai is heating, brew 4 shots of espresso according to your machine's instructions.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Divide the hot chai mixture evenly among 4 mugs. Carefully pour one shot of freshly brewed espresso into each mug. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over each serving before enjoying.
⏱️ 1 min
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Espresso-infused Dirty Chai
Ingredients
For the Dirty Chai Base
- 4 chai tea bags
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Espresso Shots
- 4 shots espresso beans, freshly brewed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the chai tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags, squeezing out any excess liquid.
⏱️ 6 min - 2
Return the saucepan with the steeped chai tea to medium heat. Add the whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and steaming but not boiling. Be careful not to scald the milk.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
While the chai is heating, brew 4 shots of espresso according to your machine's instructions.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Divide the hot chai mixture evenly among 4 mugs. Carefully pour one shot of freshly brewed espresso into each mug. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over each serving before enjoying.
⏱️ 1 min