Dirty Chai Latte Recipe (Hot & Iced)
A dirty chai latte is a chai latte with a shot of espresso added — spiced black tea brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and clove, combined with steamed milk and a pull of espresso for double the caffeine and a bold coffee-spice flavor that neither chai nor a latte delivers alone. The “dirty” part simply means espresso was added to what would otherwise be a clean chai latte. One shot is a dirty chai; two shots is sometimes called a “double dirty chai” or “filthy chai.” It’s not a Starbucks invention — it’s been a barista-known drink for decades, though Starbucks popularized it. ...