Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of a homemade chai tea latte, where aromatic spices mingle with creamy milk for a delightful drink that warms your heart and soul. This easy-to-make recipe blends robust black tea with ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, creating a rich flavor profile that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a chilly morning or an afternoon gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tbsp honey (or sugar, to taste)
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Brew Tea: Add the tea bags, grated ginger, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Let steep for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Milk: Stir in the milk and heat gently until warm.
- Sweeten: Remove from heat and stir in honey or sugar to taste.
- Finish: Add vanilla extract and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beverage preparation
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg