Soy-Free Chai Tea Latte

Warm up your soul with this aromatic Soy-Free Chai Tea Latte, a dairy-free twist on the classic spiced tea beverage. This cozy recipe combines bold black tea with a medley of warming spices, including cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and a hint of fresh ginger, all gently simmered to perfection. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey and enriched with creamy almond or oat milk, this comforting drink boasts velvety, frothy goodness without any soy. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it's ideal for chilly mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an elegant finishing touch. Perfect for chai lovers seeking a soy-free and dairy-free indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 2 Black tea bags
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 4 Whole cloves
• 4 Cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger, sliced
• 5 Black peppercorns
• 2 cups Non-dairy milk (such as almond or oat milk)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.

Step 3

Remove from heat and add the black tea bags to the pan. Let them steep for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the tea bags and strain the spiced tea mixture into a clean bowl or jug, discarding the spices.

Step 5

Pour the non-dairy milk into the same saucepan and warm over medium heat until heated through, but not boiling.

Step 6

Combine the spiced tea with the warmed milk, adding vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey. Stir well to mix.

Step 7

If desired, use a frother or whisk to create a light foam on top of the chai latte.

Step 8

Divide the chai tea latte into two mugs, garnish with additional cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1046.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	269

Total Fat 7.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 346.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 4.6g	0%

Vitamin D 200.0IU	0%
Calcium 1157.4mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 820.0mg	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: 21.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 72.1%