Chai Latte
Servings: 1
This spiced chai latte wraps you in comfort with every sip. Simmered with zesty ginger, aromatic cardamom, peppery cloves, and a hint of cinnamon, it fills your home with the scent of fall and your cup with pure indulgence. Creamy, cozy, and lightly sweetened, it’s the perfect homemade alternative to your favorite coffee shop chai—no syrupy mixes or fancy equipment needed.
Equipment
- stove top
Ingredients
Spice-Infused Water
- 3 cups water filtered
- 1 inch ginger root thinly sliced
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp black peppercorns whole
- 2 whole star anise
Chai Tea Latte
- 4 black tea bags
- 8 ounces oat milk unsweetened
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 4 tbsp coconut whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Add water in a saucepan. Add ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black peppercorns and star anise. Feel free to put all spices in a linen tea bag to make next step easier. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Remove spices from liquid. (Try straining it if you don't use a tea bag).
- Add tea bags to saucepan and cover. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Move saucepan away from heat. Remove tea bags, making sure to gently press tea bags to extract any remaining liquid. Stir in maple syrup and vanilla. Add oat milk and whisk well. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Meal prep friendly: Brew a large batch of the chai base and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just heat, add milk, and froth when you’re ready to enjoy.
- Customize the sweetness: Adjust the sweetener to your taste. Use maple syrup, honey, or a sugar-free option like stevia for a lower-carb version.
- Make it dairy-free: This recipe works beautifully with oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk. Just pick your favorite for the perfect creamy finish.
- Want it iced? Let the chai base cool, then pour over ice with cold milk for a refreshing twist on the classic.
- No whole spices? You can use ground spices in a pinch—just strain well and start with smaller amounts to avoid overpowering the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 60mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg