A chai latte is a hot, milky, and fragrant drink that is made by mixing steamed milk with black tea that has been infused with spices. The spices used in chai can vary, but typically include cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black peppercorns. The drink is then topped with foam. Chai latte is often served in coffee shops and named after the latte, but it actually contains no coffee whatsoever. Chai originated in India thousands of years ago and has spread throughout the world over the past two centuries. The beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses, with many using the term chai latte or chai tea latte for their version to indicate that it is made with steamed milk, much like that used to make a caffè latte but mixed with a spiced tea concentrate instead of espresso. Chai can be prepared spiced or unspiced, and the modern chai latte is typically made with a tea concentrate and steamed milk. The drink can be made at home using a plain black tea, rather than a chai tea bag, so that the drink isn’t too spicy.