Guide to the Perfect Cup of Chai Tea at Home or on the Go

Tea is available in thousands of different flavors. The rich aroma of quality tea is comforting and can be a well deserved treat at the end of a long day, or a fabulous way to start your morning. Chai tea is available in green, black, or white teas. Here are 3 tips to the perfect cup of Chai latte.

Starbucks

Selecting hot tea as your beverage at Starbucks instead of coffee can save you $2 - $3 per drink. A Grande sized tea is $2 at Starbucks. You can personalize your tea with sugar or sugar substitute, milk, or half and half, cinnamon and vanilla. If you do not drink dairy you can add Soy milk for 40 cents a drink.

At Home

Start with boiling water and allow your tea to steep for two to three minutes. If you use sugar sweeten the tea first, and stir. Now add your half and half, milk, or soy milk. Vanilla flavored soy milk eliminates the need for adding sugar or sweetener. If you are watching your calories read the labels of fat free half and half, which may contain corn syrup. Keep testing different types of Chai tea, until you find the perfect recipe for your taste buds. Flavored soy milk, usually does not contain any corn syrup or white sugar. Many grocery stores offer soy milk flavored creamer as an option for your hot drinks.

On the Go

When you are making tea, why not make enough for a few large cups of tea. Purchase of search your cupboards for large spill proof insulated drinking cups. Warm up your tea, and add your favorite sweetener, milk, and spices. Place spices such as cinnamon into a shaker jar, to prevent messes. Make sure that your top is secure. A better quality cup, will give you years of comforting hot drinks. Carry tea bags and a clean insulated cup with you in your car. Many gas stations and restaurants charge less than a dollar for hot water.

Tea is a great healthy alternative to drinking coffee. Choosing Chai tea recipes with low sugar and fat can help you to loose weight. Quality tea may cost a few dollars more per pound, but it will be well worth it in taste and aroma. Invest in a high quality insulated cup, to save hundreds of dollars a year in drink costs. Use there tips when purchasing and making your personal favorite recipe for Chai tea.