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Who loves Starbucks and chai tea lattes as much as I do? I love a good chai tea latte, whether hot or iced. But what I hate is spending $5 on one every time I got to Starbucks. What makes it “dirty” is that extra kick with an added espresso shot or two. Here is a copy cat recipe for Starbucks dirty chai tea latte you can make at home.
Since dirty chai tea lattes are my favorite drink right now, I thought I’d save some money and start making my own at home. I recently began eating a plant-based diet, so I am on the lookout for a vegan chai tea latte mix or concentrate. Let me know if you know of a good one I should try!
I have learned how to make my own at home and if you use the Tazo chai tea latte concentrate it tastes just like the one from Starbucks! Best of all? It will save you tons of money! This recipe isn’t from scratch, but it is so quick and easy! Mama likes that! If you don’t have espresso, you can use coffee to make this chai tea latte a dirty one. I usually add coffee since I make it often in my french press.
Whether you use coffee or espresso, that extra kick of caffeine is what makes this drink my favorite.
Copy Cat Starbucks Dirty Chai Tea Latte Recipe:
What you need:
- Chai tea latte mix – You can use a concentrate or powdered chai tea latte mix. Starbucks uses the Tazo brand chai tea latte mix.
- Espresso or Coffee – We’ve been drinking organic low acid coffee lately to help with my health issues as well as my husband’s acid reflux.
Directions:
- If you are making a fresh hot pot of coffee, simply add the hot coffee instead of the hot water the mix often calls for. I think the Tazo brand calls for milk, so instead of milk, add coffee!
- The hot coffee is great for dissolving the powdered mix instantly. Then dilute with water or milk (milk substitute), or both! Add ice to make it an iced latte! SO yummy!!!
Also check out my recipe for homemade coconut cold brew!
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I love making coffee shop favorites at home too because it helps cut down on costs. The dirty chai latte is one of my favorite Starbucks-inspired drinks, especially when I want something with a little extra caffeine. For days when I still grab a drink from Starbucks, I usually check for available Starbucks promo codes and rewards offers before ordering. It can make those seasonal drinks a bit more affordable.
I love making coffee shop drinks at home, especially when they turn out this close to the original. The idea of using coffee instead of espresso is really practical. I’ve been trying to save money on food and drinks lately, so I usually look for subway coupons deals and similar offers whenever possible.
I love that you mentioned transitioning to a plant-based diet! Finding good vegan swaps for coffee shop favorites is such a game-changer. Whenever I’m trying to stick to a budget but need a quick meal on the go, I usually look up the vegan options on the Subway menu because it’s surprisingly easy to customize a hearty, plant-based sub there without spending a fortune. Thanks for sharing this Tazo hack—definitely saving it to try with oat milk this week!