Creamy Matcha Chai Latte

ByMichael Proctor Drinks
If you love spiced chai and earthy matcha, why not mix them together? This Creamy Matcha Chai Latte is smooth, cozy, and packed with warming spices, plus that deep green tea flavor that makes every sip feel extra special. It’s creamy, comforting, and lightly sweetened—perfect for slow mornings or a midday pick-me-up. And the best part?

It’s super easy to make at home!

Let’s do this!

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 chai tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf chai tea)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Matcha:

  • 1 tsp matcha powder
  • ¼ cup hot water (not boiling!)

Pro Tips

  1. Don’t boil the matcha! Use warm (not boiling) water to keep it from turning bitter.
  2. Steep the chai tea long enough. Letting it sit for 5–7 minutes gives it a rich, spiced flavor.
  3. Whisk the matcha well! A bamboo whisk or a handheld frother works best for a smooth, lump-free drink.
  4. Adjust sweetness. Add honey, maple syrup, or vanilla to taste.
  5. Make it extra creamy! Use frothed milk on top for a café-style finish.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk (matcha whisk or electric frother)
  • Strainer (if using loose-leaf chai)
  • Mug for serving

Substitutions & Variations

  • Dairy-free option: Use oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.
  • Extra spiced: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for a bolder chai flavor.
  • Iced version: Chill the chai and matcha, then pour over ice.
  • Sweeter version: Stir in a drizzle of caramel or brown sugar syrup.

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Chai Base

1. Heat the chai mix.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add milk, water, chai tea bag, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and honey. Stir gently.

A super close-up, top-down shot of milk, chai spices, and a chai tea bag simmering in a small saucepan

2. Steep for 5 minutes.

Let the tea bag sit in the warm milk mixture to absorb the flavors. Remove the tea bag and stir in vanilla extract.

A super close-up, top-down shot of a chai tea bag being removed from the creamy, spiced milk mixture, the liquid infused with warm spices.

Step 2: Prepare the Matcha

3. Whisk the matcha.

In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder and hot water until smooth and frothy.

A super close-up, top-down shot of a bamboo whisk frothing bright green matcha in a small bowl,

Step 3: Combine & Serve

4. Pour the chai base into a mug.

A super close-up, top-down shot of creamy chai-infused milk being poured into a ceramic mug

5. Add the matcha.

Gently pour the whisked matcha over the chai mixture. Stir lightly to combine.

A super close-up, top-down shot of vibrant green matcha being poured over the creamy chai

6. Garnish & enjoy!

Sprinkle cinnamon on top and drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Serve warm!

A super close-up, top-down shot of the finished Creamy Matcha Chai Latte

Leftovers & Storage

  • Best enjoyed fresh!
  • If making ahead, store the chai base in the fridge and mix with fresh matcha when ready to serve.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Creamy Matcha Chai Latte is ready to sip! It’s warm, comforting, and full of cozy chai spices with that signature matcha kick. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍵✨

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