Description
A warm and aromatic spiced tea latte made with black tea, milk, and traditional chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Perfect for cozy mornings or a comforting afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose black tea
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the spices.
- Remove from heat and add the black tea bags or loose tea. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain the mixture into a clean saucepan to remove solids.
- Stir in the milk and honey or maple syrup. Heat over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Optionally, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of frothed milk for extra creaminess.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Beverage
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired