Chai Latte
Cozy up with the perfect homemade Chai Latte, a warm and aromatic beverage that's a delightful blend of traditional Indian spices and a creamy, sweet touch. This easy recipe combines robust black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, black peppercorns, and star anise, simmered to perfection to release their bold, invigorating flavors. A hint of vanilla extract adds a subtle aromatic sweetness, while sugar and milk create the silky, indulgent finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this comforting beverage is the ideal cozy treat for chilly mornings or relaxing afternoons. Perfect for tea lovers, spice enthusiasts, and anyone in search of a caffeine fix with a fragrant twist, this chai latte will quickly become a favorite. Serve it piping hot, and let every sip transport you to a world of rich, spiced bliss! Keywords: chai latte recipe, Indian spiced tea, homemade chai, chai with milk, easy chai latte.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 3 black peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Place the water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a gentle boil.
Add black tea leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, black peppercorns, and star anise to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Add sugar to the saucepan and stir until it dissolves completely.
Pour in the milk and increase the heat to medium. Allow the mixture to heat through, but do not let it boil.
Stir in the vanilla extract and let the chai simmer for another 3-5 minutes to further infuse the flavors.
Remove from heat and strain the chai mixture into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade chai latte.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 379 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.
