Anne&Max Chai Latte: What Is It and What's in It?
Now that the leaves are changing color and the days are getting colder, there’s nothing better than a delicious, warming drink to warm your hands. It’s on the menu in every Anne&Max living room: the chai latte. Creamy and warm, with just a little more kick than you’d expect. But what exactly are you drinking when you order a chai latte? Max is happy to tell you all about it.
In short
A chai latte is chai—a spiced tea from India—served with warm, frothed milk. It doesn’t contain any coffee. We make our own Anne&Max Chai in collaboration with Molina using organic and fair-trade ingredients, including ginger, cloves, and black pepper, sweetened with coconut blossom sugar.
Would you like an extra shot of espresso with it? Then order a dirty chai latte.
What is a chai latte?
Chai is the Hindi word for tea. In India, chai is usually served as masala chai: tea brewed with milk and a blend of spices. Masala means “spice blend.” A chai latte is the version you get at a coffee shop: spiced chai with warm, frothed milk. This makes a chai latte creamier, richer, and spicier than the tea you make at home. The word “latte” comes from the milk, just like in a caffè latte.
What's in a chai latte?
Every chai tastes different because each maker creates their own blend of chai spices. We developed our own Anne&Max Chai in collaboration with Molina. The blend includes ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, and black pepper, among other ingredients. All ingredients are organic and Fair Trade.
We sweeten the chai with organic coconut blossom sugar. When the blossom is tapped, the coconut palm remains intact so it can continue to grow. And the chai is vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy it.
Is a chai latte a type of coffee?
No, a chai latte doesn't contain any coffee—just chai and milk. Would you like an espresso with it anyway? That's not a bad idea at all, which is why we serve a "dirty chai latte" all day long. It's perfect for you!
Anne's tip: Have a slice of carrot cake with it. The cinnamon and spices in the cake go well with the spices in your (dirty) chai latte.
Dirty chai, iced chai, and turmeric latte
Can't decide between tea and coffee? Then order a dirty chai latte: a chai latte with an extra shot of espresso. You'll get the sweet and spicy flavors of the chai, blended with our espresso.
Prefer something cold? An iced chai latte is chai made with cold milk and ice cubes. Read below to find out how to make it at home.
Our menu also features another member of the chai latte family: the turmeric latte. We make it with a masala chai spice blend and turmeric, which gives it its golden-yellow color. We serve every latte with oat milk.
Anne's chai latte recipes
You can make a chai latte at home in just a few minutes. You can find Anne&Max Chai in our online store in a 250-gram jar. That’s enough for 25 warming, autumnal cups. Because we use herbal extracts, you need less chai powder per cup. That reduces packaging, transportation, and energy use. The jar itself is made from 100% recycled material, with a biodegradable cardboard lid.
Hot chai latte
- Heat a mug of (plant-based) milk until it's nice and warm, but not boiling.
- Stir in two to three teaspoons of Anne&Max Chai until it's completely dissolved.
- Froth the milk with a milk frother or whisk if you want it creamy.
- Fancy a dirty chai? Add a shot of espresso.
Iced Chai Latte
- Mix two to three teaspoons of Anne&Max Chai with a mug of cold milk in a blender or shaker.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chai over them.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you've got a dessert right away.
Anne&Max Chai Pancakes
The perfect way to start your day! Make fluffy chai pancakes with homemade cinnamon-maple syrup. Full of flavor and perfect for a fall brunch.
Ingredients for the pancakes:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Anne&Max Chai
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 apples, pureed
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Ingredients for the cinnamon-maple syrup:
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Mix the ingredients for the pancakes, fry in coconut oil and serve with the cinnamon syrup. A delicious way to start autumn!