Vanilla Chai Espresso Latte

Aug 14, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Beverage Drinks beverages Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Easy

Vanilla Chai Espresso Latte in a ceramic mug

This latte balances espresso, steamed milk, and vanilla without turning the drink overly sweet. It combines black tea infused with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and a restrained touch of clove. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works.

Prep 8 min

Cook —

Total 8 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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serving

2.0 shots (60.0 ml)fresh espresso
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
2.0 tsp (8.0 g)granulated sugar or simple syrup
¾ tsp (3.75 ml)VanillaGoods vanilla extract
2.0 tsp (4.0 g)Assam black tea leaves
½ tsp (1.3 g)ground cinnamon
½ tsp (1.0 g)ground ginger
½ tsp (1.0 g)ground cardamom
1.0 pinch (0.13 g)ground cloves

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Instructions

Brew the espresso into a large mug and stir in the sugar and vanilla while the coffee is hot. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
Heat the measured milk with the Assam tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves until steaming but not boiling. Remove from the heat, steep for 5 minutes, strain, restore any evaporated milk to the measured amount, then steam the infused milk to about 150°F to 155°F (65°C to 68°C) with a fine, glossy foam. The pitcher should feel hot but the milk should not smell cooked.
Pour the steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the foam at first, then spoon or pour the foam over the top. Serve immediately while the milk is silky and the espresso is aromatic.

Tips

Vanilla bean paste swaps 1:1 for the extract and adds visible vanilla seeds; for a whole bean, use the seeds of 1 bean in place of 2 teaspoons of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla chai espresso latte?

Plan on 8 minutes of prep. It makes 1 serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Vanilla bean paste swaps 1:1 for the extract and adds visible vanilla seeds; for a whole bean, use the seeds of 1 bean in place of 2 teaspoons of extract.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

286 Calories / serving

10.0g Fat

29.3g Carbs

17.5g Protein

21.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~286 cal · 10g fat · 29g carbs · 18g protein · 21g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 286 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 39 min·2.0 mi·~3900 steps
Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
Swimming laps 40 min
Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
Stair climbing 26 min·~2350 steps
Dancing 46 min
Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 66 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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