Rose Milk & Vanilla Chai Latte

There’s no easier way to magically transport yourself to a charming curbside café than by making your own at home! Two popular Indian-inspired beverages are combined in this delightful Rose Milk & Vanilla Chai Latte.

Deeply spiced and strongly brewed masala chai is blended with creamy, floral-infused milk and marshmallowy vanilla extract for a caffeinating cozy beverage you’re sure to love.

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• ⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 
• 🍴Ingredients 
• 🛠️ Equipment
• 📖 Step by Step Instructions
• 👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips
• 💭 Recipe FAQs
• ❄️ Storage
• Other Coffee & Tea Treats
• Rose Milk & Vanilla Chai Latte
• 💬 Comments

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

Made with just 5 ingredients, this delicious rose milk vanilla chai latte is far tastier than anything you could order at your local Starbucks like a hot tea or a medicine ball. As an added bonus, making your own coffeehouse-style drinks will save you a boatload of money in the long run!

While making this floral spiced milk tea admittedly takes longer than the drive-thru line, the benefits shouldn’t be discounted.

Not only do you get to choose your own favorite brand of masala chai, but you can also use your favorite kind of milk - dairy or plant-based - without any surcharges whether you like oat or organic!

You can also make a large batch of the vanilla rose milk chai ahead of time, then reheat and blend as needed. If you’re the meal-prepping sort, you can also set yourself up with a week’s worth of delicious breakfast beverages to boot. 

Try pairing with my Quick & Simple Oatmeal Date Cookies - they have fruit and whole grains, so I feel absolutely justified eating them as breakfast once in a while! Or, double down on your love of all things floral and make my Vanilla Bean & Rose Baked Donuts instead. Isn’t it good to be you?

🍴Ingredients 

• Dried Rose Buds - You may be able to find dried rosebuds at your local international supermarket; if not, there are plenty of options available online. If you purchase from an online source, make sure you reach for brands that are marketed as spices or tea.
• Whole Milk - When it comes to fancy coffee drinks (or tea drinks, as it were), whole milk will create the fluffiest foam out of any of the dairy options. Feel free to use any plant-based alternatives, though oat or coconut are some of my favorites. Note that the coconut milk will have a more pronounced flavor, but I find it quite enticing.
• Vanilla - Vanilla extract, powder, or paste will work in this recipe. 
• Masala Chai Tea Bags - Masala chai is a deeply spiced Indian tea. You can find it in tea bags at most major grocery stores, or feel free to use 2 servings of your own favorite loose leaf blend.
• Water - For the best results, use filtered water and be sure to get it to a rolling boil.
• Honey - I love honey in my tea lattes (London Fog? Swoon.), but you can easily substitute your favorite liquid sweetener. Agave nectar, maple or date syrup would all be lovely here.

🛠️ Equipment

• Saucepan - Use a heavy-bottomed pan here; it’ll help prevent the milk from scorching on the bottom.
• Strainer - Mesh strainers make life easy. They can also be used to dust your treats in powdered sugar.
• Blender - The secret to the perfect consistency of this vanilla rose chai latte is achieved by blending it. If you don’t have one on hand, an immersion blender or even a mason jar with a clean lid will do the trick.
• Drinking Glasses - Serving a gorgeously crafted tea latte feels even more luxurious if it is in a pretty glass or mug. Find one that’ll brighten your day when you hold it.

📖 Step by Step Instructions

This simple rose milk vanilla chai latte does require a few steps, but I promise they are all simple. Also, remember that you can make these ahead of time, so you don’t have to do it when you’re still groggy with sleep!

Infuse Rose Milk

Place the milk, vanilla extract, and rosebuds into a saucepan and heat ingredients to a boil.

In order to infuse your milk, remove the saucepan from heat once it starts to boil and set it aside for 10-20 minutes.

Strain the rosebuds from your milk mixture and set your milk aside.

Steep Tea

Meanwhile, steep your chai tea bags into boiling water for 5 minutes and remove the bags. Add 2-3 tablespoons of honey to the tea and stir to combine.  

Blend

Blend your rose-infused milk and masala chai (tea) on high for 30 seconds, then pour into your preferred drinking glass. By blending, you'll create a lovely frothy top to your drink, as seen above. 

Top with a few rosebuds or candied rose petals and take a sip!

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips

• Don’t rush your steep... This recipe depends on building deep flavor; for tea to hold up to the milk, you want it to be quite strong.
• …or your infusion! - Infusing ingredients like whipping cream, simple syrup and milk can elevate your recipes to a whole new level . Ensure that your milk comes to a simmer before removing from heat, and give it the required 20-30 minutes of steeping time. This allows the flavor and aroma of the rose to infuse into the milk as it cools.
• Meal-prep & drink prep at the same time. You can make this delightful chai tea latte (which is actually a misnomer; chai means “tea” in Hindi!) on Sunday and set yourself up for a week of breakfast success.

💭 Recipe FAQs

❄️ Storage

If you plan to make a larger batch to enjoy over the next few days, place your prepared milk tea in an airtight container in the fridge after blending. I would suggest blending again before drinking another serving as it provides a luxurious mouthfeel and foamy top!

Other Coffee & Tea Treats

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