Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte, 200g
The caffeinated workhorse of the Drink Me Chai range: a proper dirty chai, the spiced latte powder married to 100 percent Colombian microground coffee, so you get chai warmth and an espresso-style kick in one instant cup. To be clear, this is the most caffeinated of the range, with tea and coffee together, so it is a morning jolt and not a drink to wind down with. Convenience-led but it does the job it promises: a quick, frothy coffee-chai with no machine. The one to reach for when you want chai and a wake-up at the same time.
Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte, in brief.
Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte is the espresso-spiked instant chai latte powder from Drink Me Chai, the UK brand, the standard masala chai recipe crossed with a shot of espresso for a cup that drinks like the coffee-shop dirty chai latte, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the easy-make alternative to brewing a proper bagged chai and adding a separate espresso shot.
The base is the standard Drink Me Chai recipe of black tea extract, the four-spice quartet of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves, milk powder for the latte texture and added instant coffee to pull the cup towards the dirty chai direction that the coffee-shop chains have made popular. Spoon two heaped teaspoons into a mug, add hot water and stir, the powder dissolving in seconds to give a frothy chai-and-coffee cup that compares well to the coffee-shop equivalent for a fraction of the price per serve.
A 200g household pouch at an accessible price compared to the coffee-shop dirty chai latte, the easy at-home alternative to ordering one in a cafe, and a useful pouch for any household that drinks dirty chai regularly enough to want it constantly on tap at home.
Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte is for anyone who wants a cafe style dirty chai at home, caffeine and all, from a few heaped spoons of powder. Underneath sits a traditional spiced chai, with 100 percent Colombian microground Arabica stirred through it for a darker, roasted edge. Choose it if your tea break tends to turn into a coffee break and you would rather have both in one mug. It earns its place on a busy weekday in 2026, when there is time to boil the kettle but not to queue at a cafe.
Curator notes: we made Dirty Chai to the pack's own method, at the suggested temperature and whisking time, and checked our tasting notes against the current pouch and Drink Me Chai's product details. How long the powder keeps once opened, where to store it and how hot to make the milk are all answered in the Q and A tab below.
Curator’s notes
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By marrying the aromatic warmth of chai tea with the bitter bite of espresso style coffee Drink Me Chai has created a dirty chai latte that gives you coffee and chai in one go. With no synthetic fillers in the mix, the finish stays clean and tastes of spice, milk and coffee
The Story Behind the Drink Me Chai
Amanda and Adam Hamilton Stubber, a married couple, started Drink Me Chai in 2007: they had travelled in India, and the proper spiced chai they drank in Mumbai was almost nowhere to be found in the UK. The first small batches were mixed in their Yorkshire kitchen, and the firm, still family owned, has grown into the best known chai latte brand in the UK.
The Planet Friendly Promise
Drink Me Chai is a leader in providing authentic latte infusions that respect traditional botanical sourcing and community welfare.
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Community Support Focus: Profits from the range help fund Pratham, a charity for children's education in India, so your morning dirty chai does some good beyond the mug.
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Global Terroir Sourcing: Blended and packed in the UK using high quality ingredients sourced from Colombia and India.
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Packaging: Parts of the Dirty Chai pack may need different bins; go by the recycling marks on it and your council's rules.
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Botanical Authenticity: Maintaining long term relationships with suppliers to ensure the technical integrity of energized recipes.
The Chai Master Brewing Instructions
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Measure: Add 3 heaped teaspoons (approx 20g) of powder into your favourite pre warmed mug.
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Water: Pour in 200ml of hot water or hot milk. 80°C is ideal to protect the milk proteins from scorching.
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Whisk: Stir or whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to activate the frothing agents and roasted oils.
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The Filthy Boost: For an even stronger profile in 2026 add an extra shot of espresso or a spoonful of instant coffee to your prepared dirty chai.
The Iced Dirty Chai Ritual
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The Prep: Add 4 heaped teaspoons of powder to a tall glass and mix with a splash of hot water to dissolve into a thick syrup.
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The Chill: Top with 200ml of chilled milk (dairy or plant based) and whisk or froth well.
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The Serve: Pour it over a glassful of ice when the weather turns hot. This iced chai latte is cold and bracing yet keeps a thick, creamy texture.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte, 200g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Drink Me Chai
Drink Me Chai is a family-run British chai company whose journey began after founder Amanda Hamilton tasted chai in India in 2004. The range turns black tea extract, milk and spices into quick hot or iced chai lattes, with classic and flavoured options.
Packaging: 200g of instant dirty chai powder, with the coffee already mixed in, so no separate espresso is needed.
Our commitment to the planet
Sourcing and packaging details are printed on the current UK pack; the brand page carries the fuller story.
The taste profile
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Brewing the perfect cup
To get a cafe style froth on your Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai specific aeration techniques are required to activate the milk proteins and roasted oils.
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| Tea Extract | Instant black tea base that gives the drink its depth, from global regions |
| Instant Coffee | Roasted coffee solids for the signature "dirty" kick from Selected Estates |
| Exotic Spices | Aromatic blend of cinnamon and ginger for authentic warmth and spice |
| Dairy System | Skimmed milk powder and coconut oil, which give the latte its creamy, rich mouthfeel |
Pack: Dirty Chai in a 200g pack; both the tea and the coffee bring caffeine. Use the Dirty Chai within 18 months of packing.
Only the flavour ingredients are listed here; the rest of the powder is unmeasured base. Sourced worldwide, then blended and packed to Drink Me Chai's own recipe.
Packaging: Parts of the Dirty Chai pack may need different bins; go by the recycling marks on it and your council's rules.
What's in Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte, 200g, and what isn't:
- In: a spiced chai with drink me chai dirty chai latte, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: the powder comes from a site that also deals with nuts and cereals; the latest may contain line is printed on each pack.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte, 200g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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