dirty chai
Chai latte with a shot of espresso dumped in.
Definitions
Chai latte plus a shot of espresso. The espresso 'dirties' the clean spiced milk. Two shots makes it a 'filthy chai.' Originally an off-menu hack, now printed on boards nationwide.
dirty chai In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Coined in the late 90s/early 2000s in US coffee shops as a customer custom order before being adopted onto menus.
People Also Ask
What is a dirty chai?
A dirty chai is a chai latte with a shot of espresso added in.
How do you order a dirty chai?
"I'll have a dirty chai — chai latte with a shot of espresso, please."
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