Chai Tea Latte
Chai tea latte is the ultimate cozy beverage, blending warm spices with creamy milk for a delightful experience. This easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a comforting café, perfect for chilly afternoons or as a soothing pick-me-up. With aromatic notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, each sip is like a warm embrace. Enjoy this luxurious drink at home and create cherished memories with every cup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon black tea leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cardamom pods (slightly crushed)
- 1-inch slice fresh ginger
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- Sugar or sweetener to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan, then add black tea leaves, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and ginger slices. Simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in milk and sugar, heating gently without boiling.
- Strain the mixture into your mug using a fine sieve to catch spices.
- Add vanilla extract and stir well.
- Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg