Spiced Chai Latte

⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes

Aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves are simmered with black tea and milk to create a creamy and fragrant hot beverage that's perfect for sipping and savoring.

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This Spiced Chai Latte is a comforting and aromatic drink that will warm you from the inside out. The combination of black tea and a blend of chai spices creates a symphony of flavors that's balanced with creamy milk and a touch of sweetness. It's a delightful treat to enjoy during quiet moments or while catching up with friends.

Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 2 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 150

2 cups whole milk (or any milk of your choice, like almond milk or oat milk for a vegan version)
2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags
2 cups water
3-4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

Steps

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine the water, black tea leaves (or tea bags), crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and sliced ginger.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the tea with the aromatic spices.

Step 3

Add the milk to the saucepan, and continue to simmer the chai latte for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the milk to heat through.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the chai latte into mugs to remove the tea leaves and spices.

Step 5

Stir in the honey or maple syrup to sweeten the chai latte, adjusting the amount to your taste preference.

Step 6

Serve the Spiced Chai Latte hot and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for an elegant touch.

Make it your own!

Customize the sweetness by using your preferred sweetener, such as agave syrup, brown sugar, or stevia.
For a richer and creamier latte, replace some of the milk with half-and-half or a non-dairy creamer.
Enhance the aroma with a dash of vanilla extract or a splash of rosewater.
For an Alcoholic Version: Add a splash of your favorite spiced rum, whiskey, or brandy to the prepared Spiced Chai Latte, creating a delightful and warming adult beverage. Adjust the amount of alcohol to your preference, and enjoy the cozy combination of chai spices and spirits.