Chai Coffee Recipe
This Chai Coffee Recipe is a fusion of two beverages, combining the rich, bold flavors of coffee with the aromatic spices and warmth of chai. This unique concoction is made by infusing fresh hot coffee with a blend of chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, to create a beautiful winter spiced coffee.
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Why YOU will love this recipe
- This spicy coffee is a welcome, healthier change from the usual pumpkin spice latte recipe with whipped cream and a ton of added sugar.
- You will love how simple it is to enjoy spiced coffee drinks that you make at home.
Ingredients
- spices – Traditional chai is a combination of cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves, and ground ginger. You could also also add a pinch of black pepper, nutmeg, star anise, or fennel seeds.
- coffee beans – Use your favorite! We recommend Three Sisters from Kicking Horse because we love their ethical practices and clean coffee.
Equipment
- coffee maker – You can choose your brewing method. Options range between a drip coffee maker, a French press, or a pour-over coffee maker.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, if you are using whole beans, grind them into coffee powder.
Step 2
Then, measure out the spice blend.
Add the spices to your ground coffee.
Step 3
Next, if you are using a French press, place the spices and the grounds together in the glass pitcher before pouring the boiling water over it.
Wait five minutes then lightly press down on the plunger.
If you are using a drip coffee maker, spoon the ground coffee and the spices into the coffee filter.
Brew the coffee as usual.
Step 4
Next, inhale deeply and fill your lungs with the aroma. In addition to being a delicious coffee, it smells beautiful as it brews as well.
Step 5
Finally, pour the coffee into mugs and enjoy.
Expert tip
Make your own homemade chai spice mix! You can double or triple the spices and create your own chai spice recipe to use not only in the coffee but for chai tea and for Fall baking.
Recipe variations
- Ditch the other spices and opt for a simple ginger coffee.
- This recipe tastes great as a cold brew! Top it with this Vanilla Cold Foam for a real fall treat.
- Blend the spiced coffee into Bulletproof Coffee and supercharge your day.
Serving suggestions
- This coffee black will taste wonderful but feel free to add cashew coffee creamer or hemp milk for a bit of added non-dairy creaminess too. You could also add frothed milk for a bit of a dirty chai latte vibe.
- Serve this as a Christmas-spiced coffee! It is perfect for making the season a little more special by adding aromatic spices to your Christmas morning cup of coffee.
- If you want to add sweetener, coconut sugar is our pick. It has a dark brown sugar flavor as street cafes serve. Or serve with a couple of squares of dark chocolate for some subtle sweetness.
- Garnish with an orange slice and zest.
FAQS
This all depends on the beans used. We use beans with caffeine but you can opt for decaffeinated beans instead. Kicking Horse has a decaf bean that is decaffeinated using a Swiss water process.
We would describe Chai coffee as having more of a warming flavor and not overly spicy-hot. You can also adjust the seasonings to your preference.
Storage tips
This coffee is best served right away but can be kept warm in a thermos or insulated mug for up to a few hours.
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**This recipe was originally posted on April 23, 2014, and updated on January 28, 2021, and again on September 12, 2023, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.**
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Chai Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp coffee beans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom *optional
Instructions
- Start by grinding the coffee beans and measuring out the spices.
- Next, mix them together well and place them into the coffee filter or French press.
- Add four cups of water (boiling water for the French press) and brew as usual.
- Enjoy warm.
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Notes
Storage tips
- This coffee is best served right away but can be kept warm in a thermos or insulated mug for up to a few hours.