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Chai Tea Latte from scratch

Chai tea latte is a fragrant hot drink made with nourishing spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and peppercorns to warm up body and soul on a chilly day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Valeria - Beets 'n Bones blog

Ingredients

  • 5-7 whole cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 5 whole black peppercorns
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger sliced
  • 1 whole star anise optional
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds optional
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bag black tea
  • 2 teaspoons sugar I use sucanat or jaggery - 2 tablespoons would make it taste like coffee shop chai tea
  • 1 cup milk dairy, coconut or almond

Instructions

  • Combine spices, ginger and water in a small sauce pan. Bring to boil, turn to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add sugar and black tea bag; turn off heat, and steep for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove spices, ginger and tea bag with a slotted spoon, or strain into a serving vessel.
  • Heat milk on medium until it just simmer, remove from heat. Whisk until frothy (or you can use a milk frother, which is awesome!)
  • Add foamy milk to the tea, stir to combine.
  • Serve right away.
  • Makes 2 modest servings or 1 very generous mug.

Notes

  • The amount of sweetener is very subjective, I suggest to add it to your cup right before serving. The amount I use in this recipe makes chai tea latte just a little sweet.
  • If whisking hot milk seems too complicated, just add hot milk to the tea mixture and enjoy it that way.