Description
A cozy homemade chai tea latte made with black tea, milk, and a warm blend of spices. Perfect for cold mornings or a relaxing afternoon treat.
Ingredients
2 black tea bags or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea
1 cup water
1 cup milk (whole, oat, or almond)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cardamom
Pinch of black pepper
1 small cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Add tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and black pepper.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
4. Add milk and honey; whisk gently.
5. Simmer another 5 minutes until hot and creamy.
6. Strain into mugs, top with a dash of cinnamon, and serve.
Notes
Use oat or almond milk for dairy-free.
Add a shot of espresso for a dirty chai latte.
Serve over ice for a refreshing summer version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
