SPICED KETO CHAI LATTE

A creamy, warming, sugar-free take on the classic chai latte that fits perfectly into your keto lifestyle.

Key Info

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 large mug
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Calories: ~150
Net Carbs: <5g

Equipment Needed

Medium saucepan (or microwave-safe mug)
Tea strainer or infuser
Whisk or electric frother
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the Base:

2 chai tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf chai)
8 oz (240ml) boiling water
¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or coconut cream
10 drops liquid stevia (or preferred keto sweetener)

For the Spice Blend (optional boost):

¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cardamom

Method

Bring water to a boil (212°F/100°C).
Place tea bags in your mug and pour over boiling water.
Steep for 5-7 minutes until deep amber in color.

Steeping chai tea in a white ceramic mug on a marble kitchen countertop, with a stainless steel timer set for 5 minutes

While tea steeps, gently warm cream in saucepan until just hot (do not boil).

Professional food photography of cream warming in a copper saucepan in a modern kitchen with green subway tile backsplash

Remove tea bags and add stevia to taste.
Froth warmed cream until light and airy (30-45 seconds).

Frothing warm cream in a stainless steel pitcher in a modern kitchen with white countertops and green subway tile backsplash, illuminated by natural daylight.

Pour frothed cream over tea.
Dust with spices if using.

Crucial Tips

Don’t overheat the cream – it should be warm but not boiling.
Steep tea properly – under-steeping results in weak flavor.
Adjust sweetener gradually – you can always add more.
For extra richness, use half coconut cream, half heavy cream.

Storage & Variations

Storage: Best served fresh, but tea base can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Scaling: Recipe doubles easily for multiple servings.
Make it Vegan: Use full-fat coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Iced Version: Cool tea completely, serve over ice with cold-frothed cream.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using low-fat alternatives (defeats the keto purpose).
Boiling the cream (causes separation).
Over-sweetening (start with less, add more to taste).
Using old or stale spices (affects flavor intensity).

Professional food photograph of a chai latte in a white mug, beautifully layered with amber tea and frothed cream, dusted with spices, in a modern kitchen with green tiled backsplash and warm, earthy tones.

Remember, the key to a perfect keto chai latte is balancing the robust tea with rich cream and just enough sweetness to enhance the spices without adding carbs. This recipe gives you all the comfort of a coffee shop chai latte while keeping your macros in check.

Spiced Keto Chai Latte