Easy Chai Latte Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
119 kcal
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Course
Drinks
Easy Chai Latte Recipe
Description
The Easy Chai Latte begins by heating almond milk until hot but not boiling, then steeping optional black tea bags for a few minutes to add mild tannins and caffeine. Spices—ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves—are added along with maple syrup for natural sweetness. The mixture is whisked over medium heat to fully blend the flavors and raise the temperature to piping hot.
This preparation yields a smooth, aromatic latte with warming spice notes suitable for an afternoon or evening drink. The recipe suggests storing leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days, which can then be reheated or served cold over ice, offering versatile serving options.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 black tea bags (optional; I like to use Darjeeling)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon , or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
- If using tea, keep in mind that this drink will have caffeine. Heat up the almond milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat, until it begins to bubble around the edges of the pan. Turn off the heat, and add the 2 tea bags to the pot of hot milk. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the tea to steep, then remove the bags and continue with the next step.
- If you're skipping the tea, add the plain almond milk to a sauce pan.
- Now that the milk is in the saucepan (whether it's been brewed as tea, or not) add in the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and maple syrup. Whisk to combine, stirring over medium heat, until the mixture is piping hot.
- Adjust any seasoning to your taste and serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can serve them chilled over ice, or reheat on the stove again.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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