Almond Milk Chai Latte
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Almond Milk Chai Latte, a dairy-free twist on the timeless spiced tea. Infused with the bold flavors of black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, this latte delivers the perfect balance of aromatic spices and natural sweetness, thanks to maple syrup and vanilla extract. Crafted with creamy almond milk, it's a vegan-friendly beverage that feels both luxurious and wholesome. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chai latte is perfect for cozy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Topped with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, each sip is a soothing escape into a world of rich, spiced flavor. A must-try for chai lovers seeking a dairy-free, homemade delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
- 3 pieces cardamom pods
- 3 pieces cloves
- 5 pieces black peppercorns
- 1 piece star anise
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Begin by gathering all your ingredients and measuring them out to ensure a smooth cooking process.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the spices to thoroughly infuse the water.
After 5 minutes, add the black tea bags to the spiced water and let them steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preferred tea strength.
Remove the tea bags from the saucepan, ensuring to squeeze any excess liquid back into the pot, and discard them.
Add the almond milk to the spiced tea mixture and increase the heat slightly to warm the milk gently. Do not allow it to boil.
Once the almond milk is warm, stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup, ensuring everything is mixed well.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and use a fine mesh strainer to pour the chai into serving mugs, filtering out any solid spices and ginger slices.
Sprinkle a small amount of ground cinnamon on top of each latte for an added aroma and garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade almond milk chai latte!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 392 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
