Spiced Chai Latte
Indulge in the cozy warmth of a homemade Spiced Chai Latte, a delightful blend of robust black tea and aromatic spices that's perfect for any time of year. This easy recipe infuses water with bold flavors from cinnamon, green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger, creating a fragrant tea base that’s rich and inviting. A splash of creamy milk—dairy or non-dairy—adds a velvety texture, while a hint of vanilla and your choice of sweetener balance the spiciness beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this café-style chai latte is whisked to a frothy finish and can be garnished with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a truly indulgent experience. Whether you’re cozying up by the fireplace or starting your day with an aromatic pick-me-up, this chai recipe is a soul-warming treat that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces Green cardamom pods
- 3 pieces Whole cloves
- 5 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 2 cups Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and sliced ginger.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and let them steep in the spiced water for 3-4 minutes. Adjust steeping time based on your preferred tea strength.
Remove the tea bags and spices by straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan.
Add milk to the strained tea concentrate and heat gently over medium heat until warm, but do not let it boil.
Stir in sugar (or preferred sweetener) and vanilla extract, adjusting sweetness to taste.
Whisk or use a milk frother to create a frothy texture, if desired.
Pour the spiced chai latte into mugs and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 232 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 815 mg | 17% | |
*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.
