Chai Tea Latte

This homemade chai latte is rich, creamy, spicy, and sweet. It's incredibly easy to make and just plain cozy. A latte at home is perfect for a warm afternoon pick-me-up.

Makes about 3 cups

Course Drinks

Cuisine African, Indian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 295kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 cups (475ml) coconut milk
1 cup (240ml) water
2 star anise
2 teaspoons (3g) ginger, grated or finely chopped
2 short cinnamon sticks, crumbled
7 cardamon pods, crushed
2 bags black tea (3-6g of loose leaf) (I used Earl Grey)
3 packets sweetener (stevia, Splenda, or 2 tablespoons sugar)
6 tablespoons (18g) fat-free whipped topping (optional)
1 teaspoon (2g) freshly grated nutmeg for topping (optional)

Instructions

Crush star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom pods. Chop the ginger (mince the ginger for more intensity)
In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water with the crushed spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and star anise) to a boil. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
Turn off the heat, add the tea bags, and let them steep for 2-3 minutes.
When the tea reaches the desired strength, add the coconut milk. Bring to a boil and immediately turn the heat off.
Strain and serve hot with whipped cream and grated nutmeg. Or let it cool and pour it over ice.

Notes

Always use drinkable coconut milk, the kind sold in a carton, not the canned coconut milk cream.
For insanely tasty tea, go a step further and make your own coconut milk. And if you don't care about fat content, make your own whipped cream.
Don't boil the tea bags because they'll turn bitter. Boil the spices, turn off the heat, then add the tea bags. When you add the coconut milk and return it to a boil, make sure you turn the heat as soon as it starts bubbling.
Adjust the time you let the tea bags steep in the water to adjust the strength of your chai tea latte. A longer steep equals a stronger tea.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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