Description
This Easy Chai Latte recipe combines freshly brewed black tea with warming spices, a touch of natural sweetness, and frothy milk for a comforting and aromatic beverage perfect for any time of day.
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: Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer gently.
- Steep the Tea: Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags to the hot milk, ensuring they are fully immersed by removing any labels. Let them steep for 4 to 5 minutes to infuse the milk with rich tea flavor.
- Remove Tea Bags: Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the tea bags from the milk once the steeping is complete.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: Return the saucepan to medium heat and add ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cardamom, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey. Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Heat Through: Whisk and heat the chai latte mixture until it is hot and well blended, being careful not to boil.
- Serve: Pour the chai latte into mugs. Optionally, top with extra milk foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish.
Notes
- This chai latte offers a perfect balance of fresh brewed black tea, warming spices, natural sweetness, and frothy milk.
- Use dairy or plant-based milk depending on dietary preferences.
- Sweeten with maple syrup or honey to taste.
- For a frothy texture, you may use a milk frother or whisk vigorously before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (half recipe)
- 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
