Homemade Chai Latte
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While this homemade chai latte recipe isn't blow-your-socks-off sweet like the coffee shop version, it is an authentic recipe that can easily be customizable to fit your tastes.
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Ingredients
- 1 (1.5-inch) nub fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 small cinnamon sticks about 3 to 4 inches long
- 5 whole cloves
- 6 cardamom pods or 1 tsp whole cardamom
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 star anise optional
- 3.5 cups water
- 3 black tea bags*
- 1 to 3 Tbsp sugar to taste**
- Pinch sea salt to taste
- 2 cups milk***
Instructions
- Heat the water and spices in a medium-sized saucepan over high heat until it comes to a full boil. Use a spoon to remove the star anise (if you added one). Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and continue stewing the spices at a gentle boil for 10 to 15 minutes, uncovered. This process unlocks the flavor in the spices. For weaker chai, only cook spices for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the three tea bags.
- Steep the tea bags for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Strain the tea into another pot, removing the spices and tea bags. Add the sugar and milk and heat until the tea reaches your desired temperature. If you have a milk frother, feel free to froth the milk separately (this is what I do). Pour your desired amount of frothy milk and tea into a large mug to make your creamy chai latte.
- Note that if you’d like a stronger or more concentrated mix such as chai tea concentrate, you can boil the spices for a longer period of time in step 1. You will need a different recipe for homemade chai syrup.
- Store chai in a large class jar or airtight container of choice in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If the chai contains milk, it will keep for one week, however, if it doesn't contain milk, it will last for up to two weeks.
Notes
- *I use Earl Grey tea because I like the added flavor the bergamot imparts; however, regular black tea is customary. You can adjust the amount of tea bags based on how strongly you like your tea to taste. Use decaffeinated black tea for a decaf option.
- *I use Earl Grey tea because I like the added flavor the bergamot imparts; however, regular black tea is customary. You can adjust the amount of tea bags based on how strongly you like your tea to taste. Use decaffeinated black tea for a decaf option.
- **Use coconut sugar or pure maple syrup for natural sweetener options.
- **Use coconut sugar or pure maple syrup for natural sweetener options.
- ***I recommend whole milk or full-fat canned coconut milk for a dairy-free option. You can increase or decrease the amount of milk depending on how strong you like your chai, versus how creamy you like it.
- ***I recommend whole milk or full-fat canned coconut milk for a dairy-free option. You can increase or decrease the amount of milk depending on how strong you like your chai, versus how creamy you like it.
- Nutrition Facts are based on using whole milk and 3 tablespoons of cane sugar.
- Traditional Indian chai often uses fennel seeds instead of star anise. Either one is optional.
- Traditional Indian chai often uses fennel seeds instead of star anise. Either one is optional.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1latte (of 3)
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Lattes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1latte (of 3) | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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