Description
A warm and spiced homemade Christmas chai latte perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 5 cardamom pods
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, and ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a clean saucepan, discarding the solids.
- Add milk, honey, and vanilla extract to the strained tea.
- Heat gently until warm, do not boil.
- Serve in mugs and enjoy your homemade chai latte.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your taste.
- You can use non-dairy milk for a vegan option.
- Garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Homemade Christmas Chai Latte