Description
This homemade chai latte recipe combines the warming flavors of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and honey with rich milk to create a cozy and comforting beverage perfect for chilly days. Easy to prepare and customizable with your choice of milk, it's a delightful winter favorite.
Ingredients
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Chai Latte Concentrate
- 2 - 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 chai tea bags
Milk
- 2 cups milk of choice
Instructions
- Make the chai latte concentrate: Add the honey and ground spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom) to a heat-proof jar or measuring cup. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until the honey is fully dissolved. Add the chai tea bags and steep for at least 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Store the concentrate: If you are not consuming immediately, let the concentrate cool completely, then store it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- Prepare the milk: When ready to enjoy, warm the milk on the stove until it is simmering. For a frothy texture, use a milk frother to froth 1 cup of milk at a time.
- Assemble the chai latte: Divide the warmed or frothed milk evenly between two mugs. Top each mug with 1 cup of the chai concentrate, stir gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to make it vegan.
- If you prefer a stronger chai flavor, steep the tea bags longer than 15 minutes.
- Use any milk of choice, such as dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk.
- A milk frother enhances the latte experience but is optional.
- The concentrate can be refrigerated for up to 3 days for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 326 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
