Low Sodium Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Whole cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and amber — that's where all the real flavor lives. Oat milk steps in beautifully here, lending a naturally creamy, slightly sweet body that pairs perfectly with bold black tea without any dairy in sight. Honey or maple syrup rounds everything out, so the sweetness is entirely in your hands. Because every ingredient goes straight into your own saucepan, there's no guessing about what's actually in your cup — no powdered mixes, no mystery additives, no unnecessary sodium hiding in a store-bought blend. A quick froth on top and a dusting of cinnamon make it feel genuinely café-worthy, right from your own kitchen.
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2 servings
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
- 1 cup oat milk
Chef's tipUse the same amount of plain, unsweetened soy milk. - 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
For serving
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly amber.
- 2
Add the tea bags, remove the pan from the heat, and steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them.
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