chai tea lattes and a few other teas
now that the weather is cooler, i’m craving the warm teas and hot coffees. well, my favorite tea that warms me up with both creamy goodness and delicious spices is a chai tea latte. my first introduction to it was in latte form, so it was quite creamy and smooth. i thought it would be nice to compare the different brands that are out there in the stores. also, i created a powder chai tea mixture that is easy to make and only requires adding warm milk to it. i hope you find this post interesting and helpful and if you haven’t tried chai tea lattes, Â you need to start this yummy new habit!
~ a funny note about the nester ~
my kid’s played with a cute polka dot tea set when they were toddlers.
they both enjoyed having little tea parties, but mostly it included a
blueberry tea that contained gobs of sugar and milk!
they both enjoyed having little tea parties, but mostly it included a
blueberry tea that contained gobs of sugar and milk!
chai tea latte ~ tazo
this tea comes in a carton and to make a cup, just add 1 part tea to 1 part milk of your choice. i found this chai a bit heavy on the ginger, that’s why i photographed it with the ginger snap cookies! :o) Â it is sweet and has a nice taste and if you like ginger than this is the chai tea latte for you. Â here is the link on amazon:Â tazo tea
chai tea latte ~ starbucks
a starbuck’s employee told me that tea is heavy on the spices. but i found that it was lacking in spices and cream and was just overall weak in favor. i guess it is a popular among people and if you like a weaker tea then you’ll like this version!
chai tea latte ~ the coffee bean & tea leaf
this is a west coast company that started in los angeles california in 1963. the founder herbert hyman started his company after honeymooning in sweden and tasting their amazing coffee. he wanted to bring a better coffee to the united states and so he started his company.
i regard cbtl as having the best chai latte ~
i usually buy my chai tea latte in san francisco since they only had shops in the city. but recently, the company opened a store close to my home. so i was so excited to hop on over there to order my favorite drink! well, i think the employees didn’t quite make the chai quite right. my drink was weak and lacked the usual vanilla and spice! of course, i was disappointed since i love this chai.
flavored powders ~
i was first introduced to this vanilla powder through cbtl chai tea latte. they add it to their drinks. my swedish friend was very familiar with this powder and she gave me a genuine swedish box of it. i thought it is interesting to note that the founder, was inspired by the swedish coffee and probably was introduced to their vanilla powder too! this product is so yummy and has a malty richness that makes their drinks so yummy! here is the amazon link:Â vanilla powder
chai tea latte ~ oregon chai
this drink comes in dry packets as well as in liquid form. as far as instant chai tea goes, i believe this is probably hands down the best! it is delicious on the creaminess and spiciness! just a well balanced tea! here is the amazon link:Â oregon chai
chai tea latte ~ my recipe
i came up with my own recipe and it’s easy to make. the great thing about this recipe is that you can make a big batch and have it on hand! it has a nice hint of vanilla and a great blend of spices. also the cool thing about this recipe is that it makes a big batch to share as gifts during the holidays!
happy happy nester’s chai tea mix
makes 9, 8 oz jars
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups powdered non-dairy creamer
1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2 cups unsweetened instant tea (make sure it also doesn’t have added lemon flavoring)
3 teapsoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamon
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
1. in a bowl or a food processor add all the ingredients and blend till smooth. if you want your mix to be a fine powder, blend in a food processor.
2. i like my chai tea latte thick and creamy, so i suggest mixing one cup of warm milk (soy and almond milk are yummy) to 3 tablespoons of chai tea mixture.
3. don’t be afraid to play around with the recipe to satisfy your own taste buds!
chai tea latte ~
full of wonderful spices and aromas!
chai tea latte storage ~
i put my dry mixture in a cute glass container to be placed in our kitchen’s coffee/tea drink station. a mason jar would work just as well.
black tea ~
pg tips decaf and caffeine is a smooth black tea. it is strong but yet not acidic. i know that this tea is popular in england. and i think there is a reason for this since it is so yummy. we always have our tea containers full of pg tips tea! pg tips
black tea ~ harney and sons
i once told my husband that i wasn’t an “early grey kind of gal!” well, i never heard the last of this! whenever i want a cup of this great tasting early grey, he always mentions that i’m not an early grey fan! as you can see, harney’s and sons got me hooked on this type of tea! here is the amazon link:Â harney’s tea
green tea ~
yamamotoyama genmai -cha is not your average green tea. it not only has green tea, but bits of puffed roasted rice. the rice gives it a nice flavor and depth to the tea. also, i’m kind of biased about this tea since it bears my maiden name! here is the link on amazon:Â green tea
i hope this tea post is helpful and if you haven’t tried a chai tea latte, that you now will. it is a yummy dessert tea that is great to have during these cooler days and nights. if you have a tea that you like, i would love to hear from you. thanks so much for visiting and don’t forget to sign up with your email for the latest posts!
cheers,
janine
I named my blog Happy Happy Nester because I love everything related to the home. I’ve always enjoyed decorating my surroundings. Get cozy and stay for a bit, thanks for visiting!
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COCO intheKitchen
What a gorgeous mix of spices. This is the ONLY chai I'm willing to drink! xo
Janine Waite
Hi Coco~ This chai tea recipe is so yummy! All the other recipes say to add water, but the milk is soooo much better! Ya, gotta try this mix! Have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by!
Lisa @ Texas Decor
I used to drink coffee all the time, but then I had my gall bladder removed and, well, let's just say that you can't process caffeine very well without a gall bladder. Lol! Sorry if that's TMI hee! 🙂 Anyway, I still drink coffee occasionally, and can totally have decaf, but tea is my new best friend since it's a lot lower in caffeine. Would you believe I've never tried a chai tea latte??? I need to get right on that this minute! I love a tea with lots of spices and I'll have to try your recipe. Right now, I'm enjoying an orange spice tea, constant comment, and plantation mint tea. I'm not a big Earl Grey fan either, but maybe I just need to try that one you recommended. Thanks for all the info.! It really was helpful!