How to Make Chai Concentrate

Fridge-Stable and Perfect for Lattes or Mocktails

A bold, spicy herbal concentrate—fridge-stable and perfect for cozy lattes, iced mocktails, or warming sips on a chilly day.

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Why Make Your Own Chai Concentrate?

Love the flavor of chai but want more control over the sweetness, caffeine, and ingredients? This homemade concentrate is your new go-to. Brewed strong with real herbs and spices, it’s deeply warming, customizable, and easy to keep on hand for whenever the craving hits.

Pro tip: If you’re using one of our whole herb chai blends, lightly grinding the tea in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder before simmering will help release even more flavor.

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Ingredients

    •    4 cups water

    •    6 tbsp loose-leaf chai tea (or 6–8 tea bags)

    •    ¼ cup honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)

    •    ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (optional, for a more classic chai flavor)

    •    1 tbsp vanilla extract (optional, adds a rich depth)

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Instructions

1. Lightly Grind (Optional but Recommended)

If using a whole herb chai blend, give it a quick pulse in a coffee grinder or crush gently in a mortar and pestle to release more oils and flavor.

2. Simmer the Chai

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the chai tea, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes.

The longer it simmers, the stronger the flavor.

3. Strain & Sweeten

Remove from heat and strain out the tea. While still warm, stir in your choice of sweetener(s) until dissolved.

4. Add Vanilla & Store

Once slightly cooled, stir in the vanilla extract if using.

Pour into a mason jar or bottle and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

5. To Serve

Mix 1 part concentrate to 1–2 parts milk of choice.

Serve iced or hot—and froth your milk or sprinkle with cinnamon for an extra cozy touch.

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Why We Love It

This chai concentrate is bold and warming, with real spices and herbs you can feel. Whether you prefer caffeine-free or the traditional kind, this concentrate gives you the ritual of chai without the guesswork.

Sweeten it your way, pair it with your favorite milk, and make it part of your everyday rhythm.

Want to see it in action?

Try it in our Chai Maple Iced Latte mocktail or browse the full Herbal Mocktail Series.

Shop our Traditional Chai and Decaf Chai blends.