Chai Latte Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy a homemade Chai Latte with bold black tea, warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom, creamy milk, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy way to bring café-style flavor to your kitchen.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chai Latte, Chai Latte Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 79kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Ingredients

4 black tea bags
2 cups water boiling
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 star anise whole
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups whole milk

Instructions

Add the tea bags, spices, and whole star anise to a saucepan that holds at least 4-5 cups. Then, pour 2 cups of boiling water over them.
Let steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and whole star anise, stir.
Stir in the vanilla, honey, and milk.
If not warm enough, putback on the stove and stir until warm

Notes

Use bold black tea like Assam or English Breakfast for a rich, full-bodied chai flavor.
Steep the spices with the tea to allow the flavors to fully infuse before adding milk.
Froth the milk separately for a creamy, café-style finish that sits beautifully on top.
Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or vanilla after steeping to get the perfect balance.

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