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Spiced Chai Latte Recipe for Perfect Cozy Nights

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A rich, fragrant, and customizable spiced chai latte recipe that’s perfect for cozy nights and chilly mornings. Packed with aromatic spices, it’s like a warm hug in a mug.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 black tea bags or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole milk or almond, oat, coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3–4 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
  • 2–3 cloves
  • 4–5 black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced or grated
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or sugar alternative)

Instructions

  1. Lightly crush the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves using a mortar and pestle. Slice or grate the fresh ginger. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a boil. Add the crushed spices, sliced ginger, black peppercorns, and star anise if using. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  3. Add 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp of loose-leaf tea) to the saucepan. Let it steep for 3-4 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
  4. Add 1 cup (240 ml) of milk or your chosen milk alternative. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in 1-2 tbsp of your preferred sweetener, adjusting to taste.
  6. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves. Pour the chai latte into your favorite mug.
  7. Optional: Use a frother or whisk to create a frothy finish. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish.

Notes

[‘Don’t over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Use fresh whole spices for the best flavor.’, ‘Customize the sweetness to your preference.’, ‘If you don’t have a frother, use an immersion blender or shake the milk vigorously in a jar.’, ‘Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or fennel seeds for unique variations.’]

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Keywords: chai latte, spiced chai, cozy drink, homemade chai, chai recipe, dairy-free chai, tea latte

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