This is how to make an Eggnog Chai Latte.
I love eggnog and I also love chai.
I thought that making a blended latte with both chai and eggnog flavors may taste good. I had no idea how good this blend would be. It turned out absolutely delicious.
My husband and I like this better than the delicious chai latte I normally make. It is not overly eggnog-y either. It has a great balance of spices and flavors.
This recipe is also tea-free, caffeine-free, and alcohol-free which makes it a great recipe for kids. My daughter loves this latte.
If you like eggnog and/or chai flavors, I highly recommend you give this recipe a try.It is so easy to make and only takes 3-4 minutes.
Supply List for this Eggnog Chai Latte Recipe
Milk Frother and Steamer—Make sure it can steam and froth. The Kidisle is the one I have although they’ve updated it to look different.
16oz Mug If you can’t drink 16oz of latte in one sitting, then this recipe could be halved or made into two.
Spoon
Optional- Powder shaker or a fine mesh strainer.
Ingredients for this Eggnog Chai Latte Recipe
1 C Eggnog steamed/heated in a frother—any variety works
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon for heated eggnog mix.
1/2 C Milk foamed/frothed—any variety works although skim milk or even 2% will foam better/more than whole.
2 TBSPS Chai Tea Spice Syrup Torani or the brand Monin. I like both of these syrups and often mix the two together to get the most flavorful eggnog chai latte. Either one is delicious although I’d choose Torani if I were to go with one over the other.
1/8 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon— for garnish. It adds a nice touch sprinkling the top but it isn’t just for looks. The cinnamon does add a nice flavor/smell as you sip your latte.
Water to heat your cup (optional).
Directions on how to make this Tea-Free Chai Latte Recipe
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1- Put 1 cup of eggnog and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon into your frother and stir. Then put it on its heat/steam setting.
2- While your eggnog is heating/steaming, put about 1 cup of water in your mug and put it in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds to warm up your mug. Once that is done, pour the water out and the mug will be hot. This will keep your steamed eggnog warm.
3- Pour the steamed eggnog and 2 TBSPs of chai syrup into your mug, and stir.
4- Quickly add 1/2 C milk to the frother and put it on a high froth/foam setting. I learned this over years of making cappuccinos and lattes, the less fat content that is in milk the better it will foam. So, I use Skim milk. I usually just run the one cycle of foam with skim milk, but if you are using a higher fat content like 2% or whole milk and/or depending on the frother, you may need to run the high foam setting 1 and a half times. Just be careful not to run it too long as you can burn the milk.
5- This step is unnecessary but if you’d like a brown rim (you’ll only get a very light brown as this is tea-free and coffee-free) around your mug, then, use a spoon to hold back the majority of the foam while you let the thinner milk/foam pour into the middle of your mug.
Then, slowly let the rest of the foam pour into the mug. As you slowly add the foam to the latte the light-brown rim will rise on the edges and leave you with that characteristic look.
6-Sprinkle with ground cinnamon. I just use clean fingertips and a pinch of cinnamon to get a nice sprinkle. You can use a powder shaker or fine mesh strainer if you want. While this step may seem unnecessary and is optional, I do like the smell/flavor of the cinnamon while I sip the eggnog chai latte.
Eggnog Chai Latte
A delicious blend of flavor and spices. If you like eggnog and chai you must give this latte a try. It is also a great family recipe as it is caffeine-free, tea-free, and alcohol-free.
Ingredients
- 1 C Eggnog steamed—any variety works
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon for heated eggnog mix.
- 1/2 C Milk foamed/frothed—any variety works although skim milk foams best.
- 2 Tablespoons Chai Tea Spice Syrup Torani or the brand Monin. I like both of these syrups and often mix the two together to get the most flavorful eggnog chai latte. Either one is delicious although I'd choose Torani if I were to go with one over the other.
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon— for garnish.
Instructions
1- Put 1 cup of eggnog and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon into your frother and put it on a heat/steam setting.
2- While your eggnog is heating/steaming, put about 1 cup of water in your mug and put it in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds to warm up your mug. Once that is done, pour the water out and the mug will be hot. This will keep your steamed milk warm.
3- Pour the steamed eggnog and 2 TBSPs of chai syrup into your mug, and stir.
4- Quickly add 1/2 C milk to the frother and put it on a high froth/foam setting. I learned this over years of making cappuccinos and lattes, the less fat content that is in milk the better it will foam. So, I use Skim milk. I usually just run the one cycle of foam with skim milk, but if you are using a higher fat content like 2% or whole milk and/or depending on the frother, you may need to run the high foam setting 1 and a half times. Just be careful not to run it too long as you can burn the milk.
5- This step is unnecessary but if you'd like a brown rim (you'll only get a very light brown as this is tea-free and coffee-free) around your mug, then, use a spoon to hold back the majority of the foam while you let the thinner milk/foam pour into the middle of your mug.
Then, slowly let the rest of the foam pour into the mug. As you slowly add the foam to the latte the light-brown rim will rise on the edges and leave you with that characteristic look.
6-Sprinkle with ground cinnamon. I just use clean fingertips and a pinch of cinnamon to get a nice sprinkle. You can use a powder shaker or fine mesh strainer if you want. While this step may seem unnecessary and is optional, I do like the smell/flavor of the cinnamon while I sip the eggnog chai latte.
Notes
If you can't drink 16oz of latte in one sitting, then this recipe could be halved or made for two.
Enjoy!
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