If you're looking for a delicious and cozy drink to enjoy on a chilly day, this coconut chai tea latte recipe is the perfect choice! Made with a fragrant blend of spices, including cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, this drink is sure to warm you up from the inside out. The use of coconut milk and coconut cream adds a rich and creamy texture to the latte, while maple syrup provides a natural and delicious sweetness. This tea lattes recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of the day, whether you're looking to start your morning off with a warm and comforting drink or need a pick-me-up in the afternoon. So, gather your ingredients and indulge in the delicious flavors of this coconut chai tea latte recipe today!
This tea is seriously heavenly with the addition of thick coconut cream and the distinct flavour of sweet maple syrup together with the masala chai spices. It’s best to make a double batch as it’s a real challenge to have just one.
If you love the aromatic spicy flavours of chai tea, you may also love this masala chai pumpkin spice latte recipe made with tea a a great alternative to coffee. I also think this recipe is better than starbucks. A bold statement I know, give it a go and let me know what you think!
Masala chai adds for much flavour and flare to so many recipes. Read more: ways to use chai tea in recipes.
Perfect Tea and Cake Pairings
Enjoying a cup of chai latte goes perfectly well with a slice of cake or something sweet. Plus chai is hands down my favourite tea to bake with. Chai adds the most beautiful bold aromatic flavours to sweet treats and cakes.
If you love lattes and cake as much as I do, try pairing this coconut chai latte with one of these cakes:
How to Make a Tea Infused Cake - with black tea, pecans and sultanas
How to Make a Chai Carrot Cake - with chai tea and a zesty orange icing
How to Make an Oreo Ice Cream Mug Cake
Is Chai Tea Made With Milk or Water?
Chai tea can be made with milk or water, it is all down to personal preference. I like to infuse loose leaf tea directly in sweetened milk to create extra indulgent creaminess. Its best to add slightly more tea than you would when infusing in water to ensure that the flavours come through. I’m using 3 heaped teaspoons of chai to 2 cups of coconut milk plus coconut cream and maple syrup.
Read more: The best milk alternative for tea
How to Make my Chai Tea Latte with Coconut From Scratch
Making a chai latte from scratch is so simple to do with just a few ingredients. I’m using loose leaf masala chai to make mine, however, feel free to use masala chai tea bags. Swap 1-2 heaped teaspoons to 1 tea bag.
Heat the coconut milk, add the coconut cream, maple syrup and stir until everything is well combined. Turn off the heat and add the tea to infuse. Pop the lid on to lock in all those tea oils. Once ready, pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove the leaves. Using a frother, add some lovely latte like bubbles and enjoy. Alternatively, use a milk steamer.
TIP: If you prefer a stronger brew, add more tea and not more time. Adding more tea will give a more intense flavour without any bitterness that extra time may give.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)
3-4 heaped teaspoons of masala chai (or 3 tea bags)
2 cups of coconut milk - from a carton
4 tablespoons of coconut cream - from a can
2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup
Coconut whipped cream/whipped cream to Serve - optional
Dusting of cacao powder & cinnamon - optional
METHOD
Firstly, pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan and heat through.
Turn off the heat, add the masala chai and pop the lid on to lock in all of those masala chai aromas.
Allow to infuse for 5-10 minutes before removing the leaves using a fine mesh tea strainer.
Place the saucepan back on the heat and add the maple syrup and coconut cream.
Keep stirring until all of the ingredients are well combined.
Next, add some latte-like-bubbles using a milk frother, but be careful not to splash yourself with the hot tea!
Pour into cups or mugs and add a spoonful of vegan whipped cream and dusting of cacao powder and cinnamon if you desire extra naughtiness.
Read More of my Tea Latte Recipes
Blueberry, Rose and Black Tea Latte
Matcha Green Tea and Rose Latte
Pumpkin Pie Tea Latte
