Lupin Free Classic Chai Latte
Warm, deeply spiced, and endlessly comforting, this homemade chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Whole spices ā cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and ginger ā are simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, then steeped with black tea and whole milk for a rich, layered cup that no coffee shop version can really match. Because everything here is built from scratch using straightforward pantry spices, there's no need to second-guess ingredient labels or worry about hidden additives that sometimes sneak into pre-made blends and powdered mixes. Honey brings a gentle, floral sweetness that ties the whole thing together, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. The technique is simple ā a gentle simmer, a short steep, and a quick strain ā but the result feels genuinely luxurious. It's the kind of recipe you'll make once and then find yourself coming back 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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