Gelatin Free Classic Chai Latte
Warm, aromatic, and deeply spiced, this homemade chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black peppercorns simmer together with fresh ginger to build a fragrant base that no powder or syrup can replicate. Many store-bought chai products and premixed concentrates sneak in additives and thickeners that can be hard to vet, so making it from scratch with whole ingredients gives you complete control over what's in your cup. The milk and honey round everything out into something rich and gently sweet without any hidden surprises. Steeping the tea directly in the spiced liquid pulls out every bit of depth before the whole thing gets strained into your mug ā it's a simple technique that delivers serious flavor. This is the kind of recipe you'll make once and then find yourself returning to every single week.
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2 servings
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 whole black peppercorns
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 2 tbsp honey, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, ginger, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, and star anise (if using) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly amber.
- 2
Add the tea bags and milk to the saucepan. Raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture just to a gentle simmer ā small bubbles at the edges, not a rolling boil ā then reduce the heat to low and steep for 4 to 5 minutes, until the chai is deep brown and richly spiced.
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