Chai Mate Latte

Warm up and come to life with a sweet n’ spicy chai mate latte.

Recipe & photos by Kenna Allison

 

INGREDIENTS

•  4 tbsp Guayakí loose leaf yerba mate or 4 Guayakí mate bags
• Sweetener of choice to taste
• 3 cups milk or milk alternative, such as full fat coconut milk

*Note: The higher the milk fat content, whether plant- or animal-based, the more froth and foam you will get!

 

CHAI TEA MIX OPTIONS:

• Option 1: 2 chai tea bags
• Option 2: Traditional Masala Chai (see ingredients list below)
• Option 3: 1 cup of chai tea concentrate

TRADITIONAL MASALA CHAI INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 7 cardamom pods
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp whole cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger root
• 2 black tea bags

*Makes two 8oz drinks
*Adjust ingredients based on taste + dietary preference

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

1. On the stove, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. If using a chai concentrate, heat it up at this step with the milk.
2. In a french press or desired brewing vessel, add loose leaf yerba mate or mate bags plus the chai mix of your choice.
3. Fill the french press with the boiled milk, cover, and let brew for 4-7 minutes.
4. Grab your favorite mug and add in sweetener of choice to taste. Pour in brewed yerba chai and give a stir. Froth milk in a frother or with a mechanical mini-whisk and top off the latte with milk foam.
5. Garnish your mug with cinnamon and maybe even a toasted marshmallow. Cheers!

 

 

If you’re wanting to make traditional masala chai from scratch, here is a recipe suggestion:

1. On the stove, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.
2. Add in your mixed chai spices and sweetener of choice. Let simmer on medium/low heat for 15 minutes.
3. Turn off heat, add in 4 tbsp of loose leaf yerba mate or 4 individual mate bags, and let steep for 4 minutes.
4. Carefully strain the brewed yerba chai through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or pitcher. Pour a serving into your mug of choice, top off with frothed milk, and garnish to your liking!

 

 

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