Here’s the thing: the word “latte” is a total trickster. It sounds fancy and Italian, like it should involve espresso. But “latte” just means milk in Italian. So a chai latte is literally “spiced tea with milk.” Sneaky, right?
You’re basically drinking a warm, cozy hug that tastes like a Christmas candle. Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove—the whole spice squad shows up. No coffee beans invited.
But wait. Have you ever gotten a chai latte that tasted suspiciously like a weak mocha? Maybe the barista was having a rough morning and splashed some espresso in there by accident. It happens.
