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Dirty Chai in a copper mug, drawn with its ingredient layers

Dirty Chai recipe

Also known as Chai with Espresso

BuiltCopper mugNo iceAlcohol-free55 kcal

The Dirty Chai is an alcohol-free drink, made with chai tea, milk and espresso, served in a copper mug. It is creamy and coffee-rich.

Alcohol-free. About 55 calories per drink.

A chai latte with a shot of espresso, born in American coffee shops in the 1990s.

Dirty Chai ingredients

Chai tea120 ml (4 oz)
Milk90 ml (3 oz)
Espresso30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Dirty Chai

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with ground cinnamon.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
None
Garnish
Ground cinnamon
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Dirty Chai: quick answers

Does the Dirty Chai contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Dirty Chai?
About 55 calories per drink, from the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Dirty Chai served in?
A copper mug, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Dirty Chai have?
3 in total: chai tea, milk and espresso. Simple enough to make at home.

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