Did you know the first dirty chai was made on accident when a barista mistakenly added a shot of espresso to a customer's chai latte order? After they tasted it, everyone agreed the combo was delicious. We teamed up with our friends at Peace Coffee, a fellow B Corp, to celebrate National Chai Day with a lovely dirty chai recipe so you can make this accidental masterpiece at home.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Chai concentrate (1/2 cup)
- 1 shot Black Squirrel Espresso (3 Tbsp)
- 1 tsp sugar 6 oz milk (3/4 cup)
- Dash of cinnamon (optional)
Chai Concentrate:
- Brew Chai concentrate with 4 bags of Teatulia Chai and 12 oz water at 190° F for 3 minutes.
Instructions:
- Add Chai concentrate, Espresso, and sugarto a 12 oz cup.
- Steam milk or bring to a gentle simmer and froth.
- Mix chai concentrate, espresso, and sugar in a cup.
- Pour over the steamed or frothed milk and add a dashof cinnamon to the top.