Chai Latte
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Chai Latte
Description
This chai latte recipe starts by toasting aromatic whole spices including cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, cloves, crushed cardamom pods, and star anise to release their fragrance. These spices simmer gently with sliced fresh ginger and almond milk to infuse the milk with warm, spicy notes. Black tea bags are then steeped in the spiced milk to add depth and tannins.
After straining out solids, maple syrup is stirred in for natural sweetness, and the beverage is poured into mugs topped with foamed milk for a creamy finish. Garnishing with a cinnamon stick and a dusting of ground cinnamon adds aroma and visual appeal.
This drink is ideal for those seeking a spiced, dairy-alternative warm drink with balanced sweetness and a variety of spice flavors in harmony.
Ingredients
- 3 cinnamon stick plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- 5 clove whole
- 4 green cardamom pods crushed
- 2 star anise
- 2½ cups almond milk or any milk, plus more foamed milk for topping if desired
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger thinly sliced, fresh
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup plus more to taste
- ground cinnamon for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Place the cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pods, and star anise in a small pot. Toast over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the almond milk and ginger and reduce the heat to low. Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or liquid measuring cup. Pour the tea mixture through the strainer to remove the spices, tea bags, and ginger.
- Stir in the maple syrup, adding more to taste. Pour into mugs and top with foamed milk, if desired. Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and dust with ground cinnamon, if using.
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Overall Rating
5
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