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Refreshing Iced Chai Tea Latte

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A creamy, spicy, and refreshing iced chai tea latte perfect for summer, made with simple pantry ingredients and easy homemade steps.

Ingredients

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  • 2 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling preferred)
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or milk alternative (oat or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • A pinch of ground cloves (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Bring 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add 2 black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes until strong and flavorful.
  2. While the tea brews, pour 1 cup (240 ml) of milk or milk alternative into a separate small saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, and a pinch of ground cloves. Warm over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, whisking frequently to blend the spices evenly and prevent scorching. It should be hot but not boiling.
  3. Remove the tea bags from the brewed tea. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract while the tea is still warm to dissolve the sweetener completely.
  4. Slowly pour the warm spiced milk into the sweetened tea, stirring gently. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels if needed.
  5. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the chai mixture over the ice. Add more ice if desired and stir quickly to mix.
  6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Do not boil the milk to avoid curdling or burnt taste. Whisk spices well into the milk to avoid clumps. Adjust sweetness while the tea is warm for better dissolution. Use fresh spices for best flavor. For a frothy latte, whisk the spiced milk with a hand frother before combining with tea. Store chai mixture in fridge up to 48 hours; add ice before serving.

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