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A steaming Chai Tea Latte With Warming Spices in a mug, topped with foam and cinnamon stick.

Chai Tea Latte With Warming Spices

Make a cozy, aromatic chai tea latte at home with this simple recipe. It's full of warmth and comfort, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Steep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Beverage
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spiced Tea
  • 3 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 4 green cardamom pods crushed
  • 2 star anise
  • 2.5 cups almond milk or any milk
  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger thinly sliced
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup plus more to taste
  • Ground cinnamon for dusting, optional
  • Foamed milk for topping if desired

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Bowl
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Mugs

Method
 

  1. Place the cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pods, and star anise in a small pot. Toast over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  2. Add the almond milk and ginger and reduce the heat to low. Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or liquid measuring cup. Pour the tea mixture through the strainer to remove the spices, tea bags, and ginger.
  5. Stir in the maple syrup, adding more to taste. Pour into mugs and top with foamed milk, if desired. Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and dust with ground cinnamon, if using.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a cozy afternoon or a special treat. You can adjust the amount of maple syrup to your preference.

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