Description
This Easy Chai Latte recipe offers a comforting blend of fresh brewed black tea, warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom, a touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup or honey, and creamy milk. Perfect for a cozy morning or afternoon pick-me-up, it’s quick to prepare on the stovetop with simple ingredients for a frothy, flavorful chai experience at home.
Ingredients
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Chai Latte Ingredients
- 3 cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Heat the milk: Place 3 cups of milk in a small saucepan and warm it over medium heat. Once the milk begins to simmer gently (small bubbles around the edges), remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Steep the tea: Add 2 black tea bags to the hot milk. For full immersion, snip off any tea bag labels. Let the tea steep for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the milk to absorb the black tea flavor and color. Then, remove the tea bags carefully using a slotted spoon to avoid excess liquid dripping.
- Add spices and sweetener: Return the saucepan to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey. Whisk the mixture continuously until everything is well combined and the chai latte is hot but not boiling.
- Serve: Pour the chai latte evenly into mugs. Optionally, top with extra milk foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a café-style presentation and added texture.
Notes
- This chai latte combines the comforting warmth of black tea with aromatic spices and a touch of natural sweetness, making it a perfect drink for any time of the day.
- You can use any type of milk you prefer, dairy or plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey to taste.
- For an extra frothy texture, use a milk frother on the milk before mixing with tea.
- Steeping time can be adjusted slightly depending on your preferred tea strength.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
