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Dirty Chai

A masala chai latte with a shot of espresso added — "dirtied" by the espresso, "double dirty" with two shots.

  • Ratio: 1 espresso : 1 chai concentrate : 5 steamed milk
  • Availability: Common

A dirty chai is a masala chai latte (steamed milk and chai concentrate) with a shot of espresso pulled into it. The combination of cardamom-and-ginger chai with espresso is more balanced than it sounds — the spice softens the espresso and the espresso adds body to the chai. Most Brooklyn shops will make it on request even when it is not on the menu.

Related terms

  • Latte
  • Espresso
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