Chai Tea Latte
Warm, aromatic, and perfectly spiced, this homemade Chai Tea Latte brings the comforting flavors of a café favorite straight to your kitchen. Infused with the rich, heady notes of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise, this fragrant blend of black tea is simmered with fresh ginger for a vibrant twist. The velvety steamed milk, lightly sweetened with brown sugar or honey and laced with a hint of vanilla, makes each sip irresistibly creamy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this delightful recipe is perfect for a cozy morning, afternoon pick-me-up, or a soothing evening treat. Whether served piping hot or over ice, this Chai Tea Latte is your answer to cafe-quality indulgence at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags or 2 tablespoons of loose leaf black tea
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 cardamom pods, crushed
- 4 black peppercorns
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 star anise
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, add the black tea bags or loose leaf black tea, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, sliced ginger, and star anise.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse into the tea.
Strain the tea into a teapot or directly into mugs, removing all solid spices and tea leaves.
In another saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in the vanilla extract and brown sugar or honey if desired, adjusting the sweetness to your taste.
Using a frothing wand or a whisk, froth the milk until it becomes creamy and bubbly.
Pour the frothy milk over the strained tea in your mugs, stirring gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade chai tea latte.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*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.
