General
dirty chai
What does dirty chai mean?
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.
"I can't function before noon without a dirty chai."
Origin
Coined in the late 90s/early 2000s in US coffee shops as a customer custom order before being adopted onto menus.
Frequently asked questions
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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