Description
Chai tea latte is a comforting beverage that combines the rich flavors of black tea and aromatic spices with creamy milk. This delightful drink envelops you in warmth, making it perfect for chilly mornings or cozy afternoons. With its frothy texture and customizable sweetness, every sip is an invitation to relax and indulge. Whether enjoyed hot or cold, this chai tea latte is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cardamom pods, crushed
- 3 whole cloves
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- Sweetener to taste (honey, sugar, or maple syrup)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine black tea bags, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and grated ginger.
- Add 4 cups of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Steep for 10 minutes.
- While steeping, heat 2 cups of milk in a separate pot until steaming but not boiling; froth if desired.
- Strain the steeped tea into frothed milk using a fine mesh sieve.
- Sweeten to taste while warm. Pour into mugs and sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg