Christmas Morning Chai Dutch Bros Recipe
Warm up your holiday mornings with this cozy Christmas Morning Chai inspired by Dutch Bros. This delightful chai drink combines spiced chai tea concentrate with creamy half and half, luscious white chocolate sauce, and a festive sprinkle of fresh nutmeg. Perfect served hot or iced, topped with whipped cream and extra white chocolate drizzle for an indulgent holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chai Base
- 3/4 cup Chai Tea Concentrate (Oregon Chai or your preferred brand)
- 6 ounces water (if using instant chai packets)
Dairy
- ⅓ – ½ cup half and half
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Syrups and Spices
- 1–2 tablespoons white chocolate sauce (some for swirling inside the cup, some to stir in)
- Nutmeg, freshly grated (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Chai Concentrate: On the stovetop, pour the desired amount of chai concentrate into a small saucepan and heat until it simmers gently and becomes hot. Alternatively, warm the chai in a mug using a microwave. If using instant chai packets, boil 6 ounces of water, then stir in the instant chai mix until fully dissolved.
- Froth the Half and Half: While the chai heats, warm the half and half either on the stovetop or in a frother until hot but not boiling. For hot chai, use warm frothing; for an iced version, froth the half and half cold if you have a cold foam frother, or follow alternative frothing methods if not.
- Add White Chocolate Sauce: Squirt white chocolate sauce inside the mug or glass, swirling it around the sides to create a decadent coating. Then pour the hot chai concentrate into the mug and stir in some white chocolate sauce to sweeten and enrich the flavor.
- Assemble the Drink: Pour the heated frothed half and half over the chai in the mug, adding the foam on top. For iced preparation, fill the glass with ice cubes before pouring the chai concentration and frothed half and half. Add extra white chocolate drizzle if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by topping the drink with a generous swirl of whipped cream, a fresh grating of nutmeg, and an additional drizzle of white chocolate sauce. Serve immediately for the best flavor and warmth.
Notes
- To froth half and half without a frother, vigorously whisk heated half and half or shake it in a tightly sealed jar until foamy.
- Freshly grated nutmeg enhances the aroma and festive appeal more than pre-ground nutmeg.
- Adjust the amount of white chocolate sauce according to your preferred sweetness level.
- The drink can be enjoyed hot or iced, making it versatile for any holiday weather.
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