Homemade Chai Tea Latte
Servings: 4
Warm, creamy, and full of cozy flavor, this homemade chai latte is the perfect comfort drink. Inspired by traditional Masala Chai, it blends bold black tea with fresh ginger, crushed cardamom, cinnamon sticks, and cloves, then stirs in silky oat milk for a soothing finish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water filtered
- 1 inch fresh gingerroot 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
- 1 cup oat milk unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Add water in a saucepan. Add ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black peppercorns and star anise.
- Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat and add tea bags. Cover and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and strain spices, 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
- Make ahead: 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
Serving: 1cup, 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
