Description
Indulge in the warmth of a homemade chai tea latte, a comforting fusion of rich black tea and aromatic spices. This delightful beverage is perfect for chilly days or lazy mornings, promising to wrap you in a cozy embrace with every sip. With layers of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom combined with creamy milk, this chai tea latte invites you to savor its spicy goodness any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 3 bags strong black tea (Assam or Darjeeling)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar, to taste)
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat, toast the crushed cardamom pods, grated ginger, and cinnamon sticks for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the water and bring to a gentle boil. Add the black tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and lower the heat. Stir in the milk and sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
- Let the mixture simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes.
- Strain the chai into mugs using a fine mesh strainer and remove the cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg