Description
Chai tea latte is the ultimate cozy beverage for chilly mornings. This delightful drink combines robust black tea with aromatic spices and creamy milk, resulting in a soothing experience that warms both heart and soul. Whether you’re snuggled up on the couch or need a comforting pick-me-up, this easy-to-make chai tea latte will transform your day into a mini retreat of flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cardamom pods (crushed)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or to taste)
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil.
- Add cinnamon sticks, crushed cardamom pods, and sliced ginger; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in black tea bags and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Pour in milk, heating gently without boiling for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain into mugs, garnish with whipped cream or ground cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (240ml)
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg