Dairy-Free Chai Tea Latte
Cozy up with this Dairy-Free Chai Tea Latte, a velvety blend of warming spices and creamy almond milk that’s perfect for sipping any time of day. This comforting recipe infuses black tea with aromatic whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, and fresh ginger, creating a robust, flavorful base. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract, it delivers a balanced sweetness without refined sugar. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a café-quality latte that’s free of dairy but full of frothy indulgence — simply whisk it to perfection or use a frother for that signature chai latte foam. Ideal for chilly mornings or relaxing afternoons, this tea is a heartwarming treat that’s both vegan and gluten-free.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Black tea bags
- 2 cups Almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 5 Whole cloves
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 4 Black peppercorns
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, add the black tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and sliced ginger.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the spices to impart their flavors.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea mixture to remove the tea bags and spices.
Step 5
Return the strained tea to the saucepan and stir in the almond milk.
Step 6
Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup, and gently heat over low heat until warmed through, but do not boil.
Step 7
Whisk the mixture briskly or use a milk frother to create some foam.
Step 8
Pour the dairy-free chai tea latte into two mugs, serving promptly to enjoy it warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1033.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 260.4 |
| Total Fat 7.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 389.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.6g | |
| Protein 4.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 200.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1094.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 723.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories