Spiced Chai Tea Latte (Printable Version)
A cozy blend of black tea, warming spices, and frothy milk for a comforting, flavorful drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spices
01 - 1 cinnamon stick
02 - 4 whole cloves
03 - 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
04 - 4 black peppercorns
05 - 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
→ Tea
06 - 2 cups water
07 - 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
→ Sweetener
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Milk
09 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk or dairy-free alternative
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, ginger, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to extract flavor.
03 - Add black tea bags or loose tea in an infuser and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and discard tea bags or strain out loose tea and spices.
05 - While tea is hot, stir in honey or maple syrup to taste.
06 - Heat and froth milk using a saucepan or milk frother until steaming.
07 - Pour spiced tea into mugs filling about halfway, then top with hot frothed milk.
08 - Sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg before serving, if desired.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a cozy secret with a friend, with its blend of warming spices that hug you from the inside out
- The simplicity of combining whole spices makes the flavors fresh and vibrant, turning an ordinary tea break into a special moment
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- Don't rush the simmering step; letting the spices infuse properly makes all the difference
- I discovered that crushing cardamom just lightly keeps the flavor balanced without turning bitter
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- Using whole spices and simmering gently is a game changer compared to pre-ground spice mixes
- The secret is always to add sweetener while the tea is hot so it blends beautifully