Chai Latte Recipe
Skip the coffee shop lines and make your own chai latte at home in just minutes! This easy recipe gives you the perfect balance of sweet and spicy without extra sugar or preservatives. Customize the spice level, sweetness, and even go caffeine-free!
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Mug
- Optional: Milk frother
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk or milk of choice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2 black tea bags optional for a caffeinated version
Instructions
- For a Caffeine-Free Version: Pour the almond milk into a small saucepan.
- Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and maple syrup directly to the milk.
- Whisk everything together over medium heat until it starts to steam but not boil.
- Taste and adjust spices if needed. Pour into a mug and enjoy!
- For a Traditional Tea Version:
- Heat almond milk in a saucepan until it bubbles around the edges.
- Turn off the heat, add tea bags, and let steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags, then add spices and maple syrup.
- Whisk everything together over medium heat until hot. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness and spices to taste.
Can be served hot or iced.
Use oat milk for extra creaminess.
For a "Dirty Chai," add a shot of espresso.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.5mg
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