Ingredients
Chai Latte Ingredients
- 3 cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour 3 cups of milk into a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it begins to simmer gently.
- Steep the Tea: Remove the saucepan from heat and add 2 black tea bags, fully immersing them by removing any labels. Let the tea steep for 4 to 5 minutes to extract rich flavor.
- Remove Tea Bags: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the tea bags to prevent over-steeping and bitterness.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: Return the saucepan to medium heat and add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey. Whisk continuously to combine and heat the chai until hot but not boiling.
- Serve with Foam: Pour the chai latte into mugs. Optionally, top with extra milk foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Substitutions: If ground cloves and cardamom are unavailable, substitute with allspice for similar warm spice notes.
- Black Tea Varieties: Use Darjeeling, English breakfast, or any black tea you prefer, caffeinated or decaffeinated.
- Reduce Sediment: Because of ground spices, some sediment may form at the bottom; strain the chai through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
