Chai Latte

Indulge in the warm, aromatic embrace of a homemade Chai Latte, a comforting blend of traditional spices and creamy milk that will transport your senses straight to the streets of India. This easy-to-follow recipe combines fragrant cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and star anise with the boldness of black tea, balanced by just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of vanilla. Simmered to perfection and strained for a smooth finish, this spiced tea latte invites you to savor every sip. Perfect for cozy mornings or as a soothing afternoon treat, this chai latte is a caffeine-kissed delight you can whip up in just 20 minutes. Create your own cafe-quality chai at home and elevate your tea-time ritual with this irresistible classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cardamom pods
• 3 cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3 black peppercorns
• 1 star anise
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Place the water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 2

Add black tea leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, black peppercorns, and star anise to the boiling water.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 5 minutes to release their flavors.

Step 4

Add sugar to the saucepan and stir until it dissolves completely.

Step 5

Pour in the milk and increase the heat to medium. Allow the mixture to heat through, but do not let it boil.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract and let the chai simmer for another 3-5 minutes to further infuse the flavors.

Step 7

Remove from heat and strain the chai mixture into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade chai latte.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(542.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	314.2

Total Fat 7.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 22.0mg	0%
Sodium 125.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 10.7g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 473.8mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 693.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.6%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 66.5%