Does anyone knwo how I can make a Starbucks Vanilla Chai Latte at home? or close to it?

Question

I'd love to be able to make this drink at home. I have been told that I can buy the Starbucks syrups- but anyone know exactly waht they use to mkae a vanilla chai latte?

Answer 1

Well, I work in Starbucks so I can answer your question.

Yes, you CAN buy the Starbucks chai and vanilla syrup, as well as many other types of syrups used in Starbucks drinks.

To make a Vanilla Chai Latte, we start by steaming some milk (soy, organic, nonfat, half&half or whole - your choice).

Next we add some chai syrup, the amount depending on size (2 pumps for a Short, 3 pumps for a Tall size, 4 for a Grande, and 5 for a Venti).

If you have a Short or Tall Size, add 1 pump of Vanilla. For a Grande or Venti, add 2.

Add hot water to no more than halfway inside whatever cup or container you're using. (in Starbucks, we actually use the eye of the mermaid on the cup as the marker). Fill the cup to the top with steamed milk, leaving room at the top for foam (if desired).

Of course, these are the recommended amounts baristas use when making your drink. You can customize as you like. Some folks, for example, ask for their drink without water.

Remember, too, that Starbucks also sells a sugar-free vanilla syrup, so you'd be able to make a less-caloric version of this drink.

Thank you for enjoying Starbucks products. Hope to see you in my store soon so you can throw some of that loose pocket change into my tip jar. =)

Answer 2

Vanilla & Honey Chai Tea

This Chai Tea is a steamy sip of bliss. It's simple to make, and it infuses your home with an intoxicating aroma while it's brewing on the stove.
4 servings 13 min 5 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
4 cups water
2 whole cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger
8 whole cloves
4 bags black tea
1 cup milk
1/3 teaspoon vanilla
clover honey
1 pinch salt (optional)

When you are making brewed tea, it is important to use a pot that has NOT had regular use for greasy foods, tomato sauces, or soups.
I reserve a medium pot exclusively for boiling water for tea.
Of course, I am fussy about my tea.
Good tasting tea needs good tasting water in a clean pan.
Use a good bottled water from a natural spring if it's a available.
It does make a difference, and so does the tea your using.
A quality organic tea, i.
e.
,St Balfours or Infusions, makes a cup of tea over which you will want to linger.
The bouquet and body of organic teas are superior to other commerical teas.
While your tea is brewing, warm a teapot and/or the cups that you will be using.
Fill them with hot water, and let them sit under a cotton kitchen towel until you are ready to serve the tea.
At high heat, boil the 4 cups of water containing the cardamom pods, ginger, cloves, vanilla and the pinch of salt (optional) for 5 minutes.
Add the tea bags and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the milk, and increase the heat until the mixture boils.
Watch the mixture closely at this stage, so the milk won't scald.
Occasionally, stir the tea.
Remove from the heat, and strain the tea into the warmed teapot or cups.
Add clover honey to taste.

Answer 3

If your espresso machine is a good one, it will have a brew strength knob. If not, keep the beans in it and boil it on the stove for a while. Then skim out the beans and try to make it how you see it at Starbucks. Yes, it's fine to boil it, just put a ton of ice in it afterwards. BTW, "help" only has one "p" in it. Not four. Just in case your language arts teacher never taught you.

Answer 4

Perhaps Fratalion