Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.

• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

• Lightly grease the parchment.

Prepare the Chai Tea:

• Cut open the chai tea bags and empty the contents into a small bowl.

• If using loose-leaf tea, measure out about 1 tablespoon.

• If the tea has large pieces, grind or crush it to a finer consistency.

Make the Batter:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

• Remove from heat and stir in the ground chai tea, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

• Let the mixture cool slightly, then beat in the egg until well combined.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Bake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Prepare the Espresso Glaze:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, espresso powder, and a pinch of salt until the espresso powder dissolves.

• Add the sifted confectioners’ sugar and whisk until smooth.

Glaze the Bars:

• Once the bars have cooled, drizzle the espresso glaze over the top.

• Allow the glaze to set before cutting into squares.