You already know chai concentrate makes a great latte. Pour it over milk, heat it up, done. But if that's all you're using it for, you're leaving a lot of flavor on the table.
Nari's Masala Chai Concentrate is built with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, pepper, nutmeg, star anise, and fennel – a spice profile bold enough to hold its own in almost any recipe. Here are five ways to use it that go well beyond the basic latte.
Note: All recipes use Nari Masala Chai Concentrate. Standard ratio: 4 tsp concentrate per serving. Don't forget to adjust to your taste.
5 Ways to Use Nari Chai Concentrate
1. Iced Chai Latte
The classic, done right. Most cafe versions are too sweet and not spiced enough. This one hits differently because you control what goes in.
What you need (serves 1)
- 4 tsp Nari Masala Chai Concentrate
- ¾ cup milk of choice (oat milk works especially well)
- Ice & optional sweetener to taste
How to make it: Fill a glass with ice. Pour concentrate over the ice, add milk, and stir. Taste and sweeten if needed – the concentrate already has a natural spice warmth that carries through even cold.
2. Dirty Chai
For the days when tea caffeine isn't enough. Adding an espresso shot to chai creates something greater than the sum of its parts – the bitterness of coffee cuts through the chai's warmth while cardamom and cinnamon round out the espresso's sharper edges.
What you need (serves 1)
- 4 tsp Nari Masala Chai Concentrate
- 1 shot espresso (or 2 if you need the extra push)
- ¾ cup milk of choice & optional ice
How to make it: Brew your espresso. Combine concentrate, espresso, and milk – hot or over ice. No sweetener needed unless you prefer it.
3. Chai Smoothie
This one sounds unexpected until you try it. Chai spices and banana are a natural pairing, and the concentrate adds depth that protein powder and fruit alone never could.
What you need (serves 1)
- 4 tsp Nari Masala Chai Concentrate
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- ½ cup oat milk or almond milk
- 1 tbsp almond butter (recommended)
- Handful of ice
How to make it: Blend everything until smooth. The concentrate brings warmth, the frozen banana brings creaminess, and the almond butter adds enough fat to make it genuinely filling.
4. Chai Oatmeal
Hot oatmeal made with chai concentrate instead of plain water. Five minutes, one pot, and your breakfast tastes like you actually tried.
What you need (serves 1)
- ½ cup rolled oats & ¾ cup water
- 4 tsp Nari Masala Chai Concentrate
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: sliced banana, honey, chopped walnuts
How to make it: Combine oats, water, and concentrate in a small pot. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes until creamy. Top with banana, honey, and walnuts.
5. Chai French Toast
The most unexpected one on this list – and the most impressive. Chai concentrate in the egg batter infuses every bite with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
What you need (serves 2)
- 4 thick slices of bread (brioche or sourdough)
- 2 eggs & ¼ cup milk
- 3 tbsp Nari Masala Chai Concentrate
- Pinch of salt & butter for the pan
How to make it: Whisk eggs, concentrate, milk, and salt. Dip bread slices (30s per side), then cook in a buttered pan over medium heat for 2-3 mins per side until golden. Serve with maple syrup and sliced banana.
One Bottle, Five Mornings
The basic latte is great. But now you have five reasons to reach for the bottle.
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