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Apple Cider Chai Tea Latte

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This Apple Cider Chai Tea Latte is a cozy, creamy fall drink that blends robust chai spices with tangy apple cider and frothy milk. It’s quick to make, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh apple cider (not apple juice)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy: whole, oat, almond, soy, or coconut)
  • 2 chai tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf chai in a tea infuser)
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) maple syrup or honey (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 cinnamon stick
  • Optional: 2 whole cloves
  • Optional: 1 star anise
  • Optional: 2 cardamom pods
  • Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
  • Ground nutmeg (for dusting)
  • Optional: Whipped cream (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Measure out all ingredients: apple cider, milk, chai tea bags, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and optional whole spices.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider and any whole spices. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add chai tea bags (or loose-leaf chai in an infuser) to the simmering cider. Steep for 3–5 minutes, then remove tea bags and whole spices using a mesh strainer.
  4. In a separate saucepan, heat milk over low heat until steaming but not boiling (about 2–3 minutes). Froth milk with a whisk or milk frother until foamy.
  5. Pour the steeped apple cider chai tea into a mug. Stir in maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract.
  6. Top with hot, frothed milk, pouring slowly to create layers. Add more sweetener or whipped cream if desired.
  7. Dust with ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk and maple syrup or agave. Adjust sweetness to taste, as apple cider varies. For extra spice, add more whole spices or a pinch of ground ginger. To make ahead, prepare the cider-chai base and refrigerate for up to 3 days; reheat and add frothed milk before serving. If making for a crowd, keep the base warm in a slow cooker and add milk to each mug.

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