Starbucks Matcha Chai Latte
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Starbucks Matcha Chai Latte
Description
The Starbucks Matcha Chai Latte combines chai tea's spicy notes—cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves—with the grassy bitterness of matcha powder. The chai component is prepared by steeping tea bags, boiling whole spices, or using chai syrup, which is then sweetened to taste. Separately, matcha powder is whisked with hot water to dissolve fully before mixing with warmed milk. This layered technique highlights both the chai's warmth and matcha's vibrancy. The latte can be served warm or chilled with ice, making it suitable for different preferences and seasons.
Whisking the milk until frothy is optional but adds a creamy texture reminiscent of café-style lattes. Sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or sugar can be adjusted depending on the base ingredients' sweetness, especially if using sweetened syrups. The recipe notes various substitutions for spices and matcha, adapting the drink to availability and taste preferences.
The latte's flavor profile is shaped by the balance of matcha strength and chai spice concentration. Using whole spices can create a fragrant, freshly spiced chai, while syrups offer convenience. The drink suits those looking for a spiced alternative to traditional matcha lattes, combining both elements into one warming beverage.
Ingredients
- 2 chai tea bags Substitute 1: 1 inch cinnamon stick, 5 slices of ginger, 4 cloves and 6 green cardamoms. Substitute 2: chai syrup
- ¾ Cup water hot
- 2 teaspoon matcha powder Substitute: matcha syrup. If you want a stronger matcha taste, use 3-4 teaspoons of matcha powder, but note that the more powder you use, the more you'll have to whisk to get it to dissolve, ceremonial grade
- 2 Cups milk For a vegan matcha chai latte, use almond milk, soy milk or coconut milk, whole
- honey I usually use ½-1 Tablespoon per mug. Note: you may not need this if using matcha syrup or chai syrup which are pre-sweetened. If you want to use white sugar or stevia, I recommend making Hot Matcha Chai. If not, dissolving the sugar will be tedious!, or maple syrup; to taste; if you prefer to introduce a caramel note to emphasise the spice
- ice optional, for iced Matcha Chai Latte
Instructions
A. Making the chai tea
- Using a tea bag: Steep the chai tea bag in the hot water for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag. (If you're using chai syrup instead of a tea bag, mix the syrup with hot water till completely dissolved.)
- Using whole spices: dry toast the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves on medium fire till fragrant. Add the ginger and water then boil for 3-5 minutes. (If you don't boil the ginger, it may curdle the milk.) Sieve out the spices (which can be kept to make a 2nd batch of tea! Simply boil for 10 minutes with 1- 1.5 litres of water.)
- Using Chai Syrup: stir the chai syrup into the hot water.
- Tip on sweetening: If you are using sugar/ stevia and already know exactly how much you want to add, add it now whilst the Masala Chai is hot (it's easier to dissolve.) If you're making this for the 1st time, wait till the matcha and milk have dissolved then sweeten to taste with a liquid sweetener like Maple Syrup. If using Chai Syrup, you may not need extra sugar.
B. Mixing in the matcha
- Allow the chai tea from Step A to cool to 80C/ 176F (about 10 minutes but will vary depending on the temperature where you live! If the liquid is too hot, your drink may be bitter.)
- Next, whisk in the matcha powder (if you don't have a whisk, use the milk frother to mix the matcha and water.)
- See Notes on substituting matcha powder with matcha syrup.
C. Assembling the drink
- Slowly pour the Matcha and Chai mixture from Step B into the milk. This will give you a cup of matcha chai latte with a white top- if you want the entire drink to look green, pour the milk into the Matcha Chai mixture.
- Sweeten to taste.
- For Hot Matcha Chai: If you want a hot matcha chai latte, heat up the milk gently in a pan or in a microwave for 1-2 minutes before adding. (This will also make it easier to dissolve any sugar.) If not, skip this step.
- For Cold Matcha Chai: Add some ice cubes to the cup after the tea has cooled (if not the ice will dissolve and dilute your drink.)
- See Notes if you want your Matcha Chai Latte to look like coffee-house art!
Notes
- Matcha syrup can replace matcha powder; start with 1 tablespoon and adjust to taste without adding extra sweetener initially.
- Use a milk frother or vigorously whisk milk to create a creamy, frothy texture similar to a café latte.
- Homemade chai spice blends can include additional spices like nutmeg and allspice to enrich flavor beyond the typical ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Syrups reduce the need for added sugar; taste before sweetening further to avoid oversweetening.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Mugs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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