Last updated on September 8th, 2024
Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or with a splash of something extra, these homemade chai recipes offer something for everyone.
From traditional Indian recipes to modern twists on the classic, these chai recipes will inspire you to get creative in the kitchen.
Discover new flavor combinations, experiment with different types of milk, and create your own signature chai blend.
Side note: The tea imagery you see below was created with the aid of AI.
Here are 10 homemade chai recipes to explore:
10 Chai Recipes
Homemade Chai Tea Recipe (Hot or Iced) – By Gimme Some Oven
Snuggle up with a cozy homemade chai tea! Inspired by the author’s love for Starbucks chai and the high cost of store-bought options, this easy recipe allows for customization to fit your taste.
You’ll need spices like cardamom, cloves, and fresh ginger, boiled into a flavorful concentrate.
Simply mix with water or milk to enjoy hot or iced. Perfect for a warming treat or holiday gift!
Authentic Homemade Indian Chai Tea Recipe – By Foodess
Jennifer Pallian’s authentic homemade Indian chai tea recipe captures the rich, milky essence of traditional Indian chai.
Made with water, milk, black tea, and warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom, this drink is generously sweetened to balance its bold flavors.
Inspired by her Indian mother-in-law, Jennifer’s chai is a testament to cultural authenticity and flavor.
Use loose-leaf Assam or Darjeeling tea and whole cow’s milk for the best results.
Homemade Chai – By Barefeet in the Kitchen
There is nothing like steeping whole spices and tea leaves to create an authentic, fragrant, spicy, and sweet homemade chai.
Using cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and more, this recipe ensures you’re crafting a delicious brew.
Inspired by her brother-in-law’s recipe, the author swears you’ll never go back to powdered versions.
Serve it warm or iced, store for later, and even turn it into a dirty chai with espresso—perfect for any tea lover!
Chai Tea Latte Recipe – By Allrecipes
This milky Chai Tea Latte closely resembles the beloved Oregon Chai brand and is delicious hot or iced!
Made with just boiling water, a chai tea bag, honey, sugar, and milk, this easy recipe not only saves money but allows for personal tweaks, a nod to diverse family traditions in India.
With only 145 calories per serving, it’s a comforting and customizable treat for tea lovers.
Authentic Chai Latte for One – By Eats by Ramya
Move over, Starbucks—this chai latte recipe, passed down through generations, brings the authentic flavors of India to your kitchen.
Combining loose-leaf black tea, brown sugar, milk, and cardamom, it’s a fragrant and rich beverage.
Simply simmer spices and tea, add milk, boil, and sweeten to taste. Chill for an iced version.
Inspired by memories of sipping hot chai with parle g biscuits, this recipe offers a truly indulgent chai experience.
Easy Chai Latte – By Downshiftology
Warm up with this homemade chai latte, a delightful mix of black tea, spices, sweetener, and frothy milk.
Chai, meaning “tea” in Hindi, was transformed in India into the spiced Masala Chai.
Customize your latte with whole or non-dairy milk, Assam or Darjeeling tea, and spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom.
Heat milk, steep tea, add spices, and serve. Try iced or dirty chai by adding ice or espresso. Store leftovers for later!
Ultimate Homemade Chai Tea Latte Recipe (Step-By-Step) – By Live Simply
This homemade chai tea latte, favored by readers for its rich and warming flavor, uses pantry staples like black tea and spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice).
Created in 2014 to cut down on Starbucks runs, the recipe involves making a chai concentrate that can be stored for quick lattes.
Enjoy variations like iced chai, dirty chai, and pumpkin spice chai. Inspired by the traditional masala chai, it’s a must-try for tea lovers.
Chai tea recipe – By BBC Good Food
Cassie’s chai tea recipe is a delightful, spiced brew that pairs perfectly with a coconut chai traybake.
Made with cow’s or almond milk, it features English Breakfast tea, cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, fresh nutmeg, cloves, and sweetens with light brown sugar to taste.
Heat and infuse for 10 minutes, then strain for a comforting drink.
This chai tea is a testament to Cassie’s goal of creating a cozy, aromatic beverage.
Homemade Chai Recipe – By Simply Recipes
Inspired by Elise Bauer’s first taste of chai in Hong Kong, this homemade chai tea recipe offers an aromatic blend of black tea steeped in milk, flavored with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise, and sweetened with sugar or honey.
Perfect for mornings or afternoons, this traditional Indian beverage can be customized with various spices and milks for a personal touch.
Pro tip: Make ahead and refrigerate for up to a week for easy enjoyment!
Easy Homemade Chai Tea Mix – By The House and Homestead
This easy homemade chai tea mix recipe is a fragrant blend of black tea and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
Originating from India, “masala chai” features Assam or Darjeeling tea mixed with a medley of spices.
Crush the spices, mix with ground ginger and tea, and store. To brew, simmer the mix in water, add milk and sweetener, and strain.
Perfect for a cozy drink or gifting, it’s a flavorful, personal touch to enjoy or share.
Which one of these recipes you’ll be giving a try? Let me know in the comments below.
Peter is the founder of Beverage Quarters. As a tea enthusiast, he has enjoyed tea for breakfast for well over the past decade. He enjoys playing table tennis (when he gets the chance) and patiently awaits the 20th of every month to read the latest Boruto manga chapter.