Chai Latte

A cozy, aromatic spiced tea latte simmered with black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, then finished with steamed milk. Warm, creamy, and fragrant — a homemade version of the classic coffeehouse favorite.

By YumYum Editorial · Drinks & Smoothies

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 12 min · Total: 17 min · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose black tea)
• 4 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• to taste 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2-3 tablespoons honey or sugar, to taste
• to taste Pinch of ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the water, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
3. Add the tea bags or loose tea and simmer for 2 more minutes, then turn off the heat and let steep for 3 minutes.
4. Add the milk and honey, then return to low heat, stirring until warmed through and frothy but not boiling.
5. Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into two mugs.
6. Add a pinch of black pepper on top if desired and serve hot.