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Homemade Chai Latte

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Create a cozy café-style spiced milk tea at home with this easy recipe. Enjoy a creamy, aromatic drink with warming spices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 black tea bags or 2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, milk, tea bags (or loose tea in an infuser), honey or sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
  3. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on desired strength.
  4. Strain the chai mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs. Discard the tea bags and spices.
  5. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a stronger spice flavor, add a few slices of fresh ginger.
  • You can adjust the sweetness and spice levels to your preference.
  • For a vegan option, use plant-based milk like almond or oat milk.
  • This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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