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Chai Latte

Make a cozy and flavorful chai latte at home with this simple recipe, featuring a blend of spices, black tea, and milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chai Latte Base
  • 2 bags Black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Whole milk (or oat/almond milk)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar or honey (or maple syrup) Adjust sweetness to taste.
Spices
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated Don’t skimp, it’s the secret.
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
  • 5 pods Cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves Whole cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 star Star anise (optional) Adds drama but is optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot, combine the black tea bags, water, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from heat, strain the mixture to remove the solids.
Finishing
  1. Add the milk to the strained tea mixture and reheat gently.
  2. Sweeten with sugar or honey to taste and serve warm.

Notes

Customize by adjusting the spice levels; add more tea for a stronger flavor or creaminess with heavy cream. Dust with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra touch.