If at first you don't succeed, chai, chai again. Seven spices, mixed once, stored in a jar. Hot or iced, ready in under 2 minutes. Made with Overherd oat milk powder, and it tastes a lot better than the store-bought stuff.
Ingredients
For the chai latte powder 160g Overherd oat milk powder (the secret ingredient for creaminess) 25g coconut sugar 3 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground black pepper Per serving 2 heaped tbsp chai latte powder 100 - 200ml strong brewed black tea (see method for hot vs iced)Method
Make the powder
1 Add all powder ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly until the symphony of spices has fully combined.
2 Transfer to a jar with a lid. Yes, it's literally that easy. Keeps for up to 9 months in a cool, dry place.
Hot chai latte
3 Brew a strong cup of black tea (around 200ml). Use a tall glass to avoid scalding from hot water.
4 Use a milk frother to mix 2 heaped tablespoons of chai latte powder into the hot tea until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.
Iced chai latte
5 Brew a strong cup of black tea (around 100ml) and let it cool to room temperature.
6 Use a milk frother to mix 2 heaped tablespoons of chai latte powder into the tea until fully dissolved.
7 Add 100 - 150g of ice cubes and stir well before serving.
Tips
Use a frother A handheld electric frother dissolves the powder fully and creates a foam on top. Without one, stir vigorously for at least 30 seconds. A small whisk also works well.
Adjust the spice to taste The ginger and black pepper give the most noticeable heat. Halve both in the batch mix if you prefer a milder, less peppery chai.
Brew the tea strong A weak tea base gets lost under the spices and sweetness. Brew it stronger than you'd normally drink it on its own. It's there to support the chai, not be the main flavour.
FAQ
Can you make a chai latte with oat milk powder? Yes, and it's far easier than simmering spices in milk on the hob. Adding Overherd oat milk powder directly to the spice mix means everything is already combined. Just brew tea, froth in the powder, and serve hot or iced.
How long does the chai latte powder keep? Stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place, the powder keeps for up to 9 months. Make a batch and a proper chai latte is always 2 minutes away. No measuring out seven spices every time you want one.
What tea should I use for a chai latte? A strong black tea works best. English breakfast or Assam are good, reliable choices. Brew it stronger than you'd usually drink it on its own, since the chai spices and sweetness can otherwise overpower a weaker tea.
Serving suggestions
01 Hot chai latte The standard. Strong tea, frothed powder, 2 minutes start to finish. Warming, spiced, properly comforting.
02 Iced chai latte Same jar, same powder, completely different drink. The spices hold up well over ice.
03 With something baked Pairs well with flapjacks, ginger biscuits, or pretty much anything with cinnamon in it already.
Variations
Extra spiced Increase cardamom to 1½ tsp and add an extra ¼ tsp cloves for a more intense, fragrant chai. Good if you like your chai bold.
Lower sugar Reduce coconut sugar to 10g across the batch. The spice profile comes through more clearly without competing with sweetness.
Vanilla chai Add ½ tsp vanilla powder to the batch mix. Softens the spice profile slightly and rounds out the overall flavour.
Chai mocha Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the batch for a chai-chocolate hybrid. An unusual combination that's better than it sounds.
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