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Cozy Homemade Chai Spiced Latte

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A creamy, aromatic chai latte made with simple pantry spices and black tea. This easy recipe delivers deep, comforting flavor in under 10 minutes, perfect for cozy mornings or a quick pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups water (filtered if possible)
  • 2 black tea bags (Assam or English Breakfast)
  • 4 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick (Ceylon cinnamon preferred)
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 4 black peppercorns (optional)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (whole milk or oat milk)
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg or star anise (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Lightly crush the cardamom pods with the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine water, crushed cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, sliced ginger, and peppercorns (if using). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it bubble gently for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour the spiced tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl or large measuring cup. Discard the solids.
  5. Rinse out the saucepan (or use a fresh one) and add the milk. Heat over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling. If using a frother, froth the milk until foamy.
  6. Pour the spiced tea into a mug, then add the warm milk. Stir in honey or maple syrup to taste (start with 1 tablespoon).
  7. Sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg or grate a little star anise on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t boil the milk—it will lose its creamy texture. For deeper flavor, dry-toast the whole spices for 30 seconds before adding water. If you don’t have a fine-mesh strainer, use a coffee filter or clean kitchen towel. The spiced tea concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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