Homemade Chai Syrup (& Easy Chai Latte)
This homemade chai syrup comes together in under 20 minutes with chai spice, sugar, and water. Stir into milk for a quick chai latte, drizzle over pancakes, or add to coffee for a warm, spiced twist.
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Yield: 1 cup
Equipment (Shop on Amazon)
- Fine Mesh Strainer optional
Ingredients
Vanilla Chai Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light brown sugar or white granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp homemade chai spice mix or your own favorite chai spice blend
- 2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Easy Iced Vanilla Chai Latte
- 8 oz milk
- 2-3 tsp vanilla chai syrup or to taste!
- Ice optional
- Shot of espresso, iced coffee, etc. optional; to make it a dirty chai!
Instructions
Vanilla Chai Syrup
- Add the water, brown sugar, and chai spice blend to a small saucepan. Whisk well until the sugar has dissolved.1 cup water, 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 tbsp homemade chai spice mix
- Bring to a boil on medium/medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Once the mixture reaches a boil, immediately turn down the heat and let the syrup simmer for about 10 minutes (at about 190°- 200°).
- Once you are satisfied with the consistency of the syrup, immediately remove it from the heat and pour it into a heat-safe jar or container.
- Allow the syrup to cool for a few minutes. Then, add the vanilla extract and stir well (optional).2 tsp vanilla extract
- Let the syrup cool completely, then enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Easy Chai Latte
- Stir a couple of teaspoons of chai syrup (up to a couple tablespoons for a stronger spiced flavor) into 1 cup of warm or cold milk.8 oz milk, 2-3 tsp vanilla chai syrup
- Add a shot of espresso, a splash of iced coffee, or tea for a caffeinated version (optional). Pour over ice, or serve warm. Enjoy!Ice, Shot of espresso, iced coffee, etc.
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