How to make a Dirty Chai Latte with Coffee Foam
Our upgraded version of a Dirty Chai: the drink that appeases both tea and coffee drinkers alike. Warming, spiced chai with rich coffee and a creamy coffee foam.
Start by preparing your Chai Concentrate using the instructions below (or, for foodservice partners, skip this step and simply use our bag-in-box Chai Concentrate), make your Coffee chai and Coffee foam, and then move on to constructing your final drink.
Chai Concentrate
What you need (for approx 10 drinks)
- 1ltr water
- Approx 50 cardamom pods (5g)
- Approx 30 black peppercorns
- 18g cinnamon sticks
- 6g whole clove
- 3 star anise
- 6g nutmeg (roughly 2 whole, broken)
- 50g fresh ginger, unpeeled and sliced
- 6g fennel seeds (2 tsp)
- 1 vanilla pod, halved and seeds removed
- 150g dark soft brown sugar
- 18g (approx 7 tsp) Assam tea (or another robust black tea)
Method
- Add your sugar and spices to a pan with the water and bring to the boil with a lid on
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes
- Add the tea leaves & simmer for a further 5 minutes
- Set aside for at least 30 minutes
- Use a fine strainer or muslin to strain into a clean, lidded bottle or jar and allow to cool fully
- Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Coffee chai
What you need (for approx 3 drinks)
- 200ml Chai Concentrate
- 100ml cold brew coffee concentrate (or cooled espresso / strong batch brew - ideally a Washed process coffee with chocolatey/nutty/raisin notes to balance the Chai spice)
Method
- Combine the Chai Concentrate and cold-brewed coffee concentrate.
- Transfer to a clean bottle and store in the fridge for up to 1 week (or up to 48 hours if using fresh coffee rather than a concentrate).
Coffee foam
What you need (for approx 3 drinks)
- 300ml Oatly Cold Foam
- 60ml cold brew coffee concentrate (or cooled espresso / strong batch brew - as stated previously, ideally a Washed process coffee with chocolatey/nutty/raisin notes to balance the Chai spice)
Method
- Combine the cold Oatly Cold Foam and coffee concentrate in a large jug.
- Whisk with a milk frother until light and foamy, ensuring the coffee is thoroughly combined.
Dirty Chai Latte with Coffee Foam
What you need (per drink)
- 100ml hot water (80°C)
- 100ml steamed milk
- 80ml coffee chai
- Coffee foam
Method
- Add the hot water to a cup, followed by the steamed milk, holding back any excess milk foam.
- Add the coffee chai and stir to combine.
- Top with coffee foam.