Dirty chai is a popular espresso drink served in coffee shops that consists of a shot of espresso mixed into a spiced "chai tea" (or masala chai) . It is usually made with a chai concentrate or tea, steamed milk, and a single shot of espresso, resulting in a cross between a regular latte and a chai tea latte. Dirty chai is a great alternative for those who dont love the taste of strong coffee but wish to imbibe. The spices most frequently used in dirty chai are cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and black pepper. The latte can be served hot or cold, and sweeteners may be added to both hot and cold dirty chai lattes. Some popular variations of dirty chai include the Filthy Chai and the Dirty Hippie Chai Latte.