Beef Free Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this chai latte is the kind of drink that makes a slow morning feel like a genuine treat. 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 magic happens. Oat milk steps in as the creamy base, giving the drink a naturally sweet, velvety body that pairs beautifully with the bold black tea. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the spice blend. The finishing touch — frothing the strained chai and dusting it with cinnamon — turns a simple stovetop brew into something that genuinely rivals your favorite café order. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Sip it fresh and hot, right from the mug.
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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
- 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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