- 1 bag Black Tea (or 1 tablespoon loose-leaf black tea)
- ¾ Cup Water
- ¾ Cup Milk (whole, oat, almond, or soy)
- 1 tbsp Honey or Maple syrup
- ¼ tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tbsp Ground Ginger
- 1 pinch Ground Cardamom
- 1 pinch Ground Cloves 1 pinch
- ½ tbsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
Small saucepan
Whisk or spoon
Fine mesh strainer
Mug
Measuring spoons
Brew the chai base: In a saucepan, bring water to a gentle boil. Add tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. Reduce heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes to let the flavors infuse.Add milk and sweetener: Pour in the milk and add honey or maple syrup. Stir and heat until steaming but not boiling.Strain (if needed): If you used loose tea, strain the mixture into a mug to remove tea leaves and spice solids.Finish: Stir in vanilla extract if desired. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.Serve: Enjoy your warm and aromatic Chai Tea Latte immediately!
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For an Iced Chai Latte, cool the tea mixture and pour it over ice with cold milk.
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Adjust spice levels to your taste — add more cinnamon for warmth or ginger for a stronger kick.
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Use chai tea bags for convenience — just simmer with milk and sweetener.
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For a frothy café-style latte, froth the milk before mixing.
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Try adding espresso for a “Dirty Chai Latte” twist! ☕✨