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Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Recipe Perfect for Cozy Mornings

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This Vanilla Chai Tea Latte recipe is comforting, creamy, and bursting with flavor, perfect for chilly mornings or cozy moments at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 crushed cardamom pods
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • 1–2 black peppercorns (optional)
  • 2 black tea bags or 1 tablespoon loose leaf tea
  • 1 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative (e.g., almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or preferred sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 crushed cardamom pods, 2 whole cloves, 1 pinch of ground ginger, and 1-2 black peppercorns (optional). Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 5 minutes, allowing their flavors to infuse.
  3. Add 2 black tea bags or 1 tablespoon of loose leaf tea to the saucepan. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a separate container.
  5. In the same saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk (or dairy-free alternative) over medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
  6. Once the milk is warm, whisk vigorously or use a frother to create foam. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey (or preferred sweetener) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  7. Combine the spiced tea mixture and frothy milk in your favorite mug. Stir gently to mix.
  8. Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flair.

Notes

[‘Don’t rush the simmering process to allow the spices to infuse fully.’, ‘Use fresh spices for the best flavor.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to your preference.’, ‘If you don’t have a frother, shake warm milk in a tightly sealed jar for foam.’, ‘Experiment with different tea blends for unique flavors.’]

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Keywords: Vanilla Chai Tea Latte, chai latte, cozy drink, homemade latte, spiced tea, dairy-free latte

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