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When you think about lattes, do you imagine skilled baristas, and fancy coffee shops with gurgling steam machines? I did, until I learned a fascinating life-hack for making milk froth in the microwave. Tea lattes are now my favorite cold weather drink.
Skip to the recipe for our Thrifty Skinny Chai Latte or read on to learn how to make a latte at home with your favorite Tealightful tea!
TOOLS & INGREDIENTS
STEEP THE TEA
TEA-LATTE-LIFE-HACK
No latte is complete without velvety frothed milk. All you need to make frothed milk at home is a mason jar, your microwave, and your muscles!
3 EASY STEPS
Put 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk in a clean mason jar. 
Step 1 - Shake the jar with the lid on. Shake vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds.
Step 2 - Microwave for 30 seconds with lid off.
Step 3 - The foam will rise to the top of the jar. Spoon the foam into your mug and pour the remaining milk into your tea.
GARNISH AND SERVE
Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, crushed cookies, crushed candy or anything that appeals to you!
Experiment with the tea, sweetener, and toppings. There are endless possibilities!
I am a huge fan of Chai Lattes, and a big fan of saving money and calories! This is a win all the way around!
Nothing is better than a nice warm spicy latte on a chilly evening, curled up by the fire, and watching holiday movies. Best part I know the ingredients are healthy for me and will taste amazing! Plus to know how easy it is to make it myself This is now in my shopping cart! Thanks Tealightful!
I always wanted to make lattes at home but was intimidated until now & these easy peasy hacks. Can’t wait to experiment!
I love chai tea and love to try different ones. This recipe sounds wonderful and I love the milk frothing hack!
Yum!
I will be trying this with caramel Creme Brulee black tea and Caramel Latte rooibos. Love the frothing tip.
I am going to have to try this with Tealightful Chocolate Chai black tea!
My favorite tea latte is with the Spice Is Nice Chai. Frothing the milk that way really works!
So tasty, and fancy… and if you have young helpers, you’ll find they are love the magic of frothed milk!
Looks so inviting! Is that star anise on top? Very pretty!
Lattes are a big favorite in my house. Now we can make them at home with this cool tip.
Chai lattes are definitely a favorite of many! LOVE this post!
Yummy!!!!!! Chai is my all-time favorite and lattes are even better
Awesome post
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Kirsten Bush
November 19, 2020
I have loved this Latte from the first time the recipe was posted! And so easy to make…try it with different teas depending on the time of year/day. They all come out great!