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A clear glass mug of homemade chai tea latte on a wooden board, filled with creamy light-brown spiced tea and topped with a thick layer of white foam dusted with ground cinnamon. A single star anise floats at the center of the foam. Beside the mug lie two cinnamon sticks, a few loose green cardamom pods, and an extra star anise, all resting on the warm-toned wood surface.

Chai Tea Latte

A cozy, homemade chai tea latte made by toasting whole spices and simmering them with black tea, milk, cream, and natural sweeteners ready in 15 minutes using pantry staples for a café-quality morning pick-me-up.
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Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Fusion, Indian-inspired
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Steep & Simmer: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan (Heavy-bottomed)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For removing spices)
  • 1 Whisk or milk frother (For frothing milk)
  • 1 Grater (For nutmeg (optional))
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 2 Mugs or heat-proof glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Plus extra for sprinkling
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 6 Black peppercorns - Toasted & crushed
  • 1 Whole nutmeg - Toasted then finely grated
  • 2 Black tea bags - Assam or English Breakfast
  • 1 cup Water
  • ¾ cup Whole milk - Or non-dairy substitute
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream - Or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup - In place of honey
  • 2 pods Star anise
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
  • 6 Allspice berries

Instructions

  • Quickly toast whole spices in a dry pan until fragrant
    “Top-down shot of a white enamel saucepan with a wooden handle on a white marble countertop, containing smooth whole milk warming to a gentle simmer. Tiny bubbles cluster at the edge, and natural light softly illuminates the creamy surface.”
  • Combine all ground and crushed spices in a small bowl
    “Overhead view of the same white enamel saucepan on marble, now filled with creamy milk foam sprinkled with ground cinnamon. The foam forms a mottled pattern of white and warm brown, with the wooden handle pointing toward the bottom edge.
  • Bring water to a vigorous rolling boil
    “A three-quarter view of two clear glass tumblers on a rustic wooden board: the taller right glass is being filled with thick, ivory-white milk foam streamed from a frothing jug, while the shorter left glass already holds a layer of foamy milk. Warm indoor light highlights the glossy texture of the foam and the wood grain beneath.”
  • Steep the tea bags with spices for full flavor
  • Whisk in milk, cream, and sweeteners until frothy
    “A clear glass mug sits on a square white marble tile, filled with light-brown chai latte and topped by a thin layer of ivory-white milk foam evenly dusted with fine cinnamon specks. A soft shadow of the handle falls across the marble under diffused daylight.”

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 240kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 60mg (3%) | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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