Hi guys! After seeing the awesome response my last post got on the whole chai vs coffee debate I thought I’d make a post about the best of both: dirty chai.

In today’s post we’re gonna talk about what a dirty chai is, why it rocks, and also a recipe so you can try it out for yourself ;)

What is a Dirty Chai?

Yes, the name might not sound super appealing but don’t judge a book by its cover…

Dirty chai is basically a chai with coffee/espresso in it. Typically, it’s about a shot of espresso is mixed into a cup of chai. An alternate way of having a “dirty chai” is by making yourself a dalgona dirty chai and having the whipped coffee on top which then mixes into your chai underneath for a trendy take on the classic.

What’s great about dirty chai is you get double the caffeine action, from both the black tea in the chai and the espresso. I like to have dirty chai on days when I’m really tired and need a bit of help staying awake. My favorite instant espresso is this one , which you can get on Amazon in a pack of 3 for under $17 . It’s super easy to make and has great flavor (also, perfect for dalgona coffee).

For all you #starbuckslovers , don’t worry! While a dirty chai isn’t on the menu at Starbucks, it’s super simple to order (and not some complex secret menu drink that will make the barista hate you). Just go ahead and tell them you want a grande iced or hot chai latte with 1 shot of espresso. ** I recommend one shot, but if you want more you can order 2. Try out the one shot to get a feel for the flavor first!

So now we know what dirty chai means, what it essentially is, so I’m throwing in a dirty chai recipe for you! This is the best (although I might be a bit biased, so try it out for yourself and let me know what you think!). This is so simple to make, and uses the best concentrate recipe to always have on hand.

Dirty Chai Recipe | I Try Chai

What you’ll need:

Homemade Chai Concentrate
Milk or milk alternative (I recommend this one )
1 shot of espresso

Instructions:

Make you chai concentrate in advance (a few hours is fine). Store in refrigerator.
Prepare shot of espresso.
Grab a glass and pour equal parts concentrate and milk/alternative milk.
Stir in 1 shot of espresso.

And that’s it! For a trendier and more instagrammable experience, make a dirty dalgona chai by reading the recipe here.

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