Coconut Free 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 do absolutely nothing for a while. Whole cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the kitchen smells incredible — then black tea is steeped right into that spiced base for a rich, layered flavor. Oat milk steps in as the creamy component, giving the latte a naturally sweet, velvety body without any dairy or coconut-derived ingredients sneaking in. That matters more than it sounds, because plenty of store-bought chai blends and coffee shop versions rely on coconut milk or coconut cream to hit that creamy texture. Here, the oat milk does the job beautifully, and a quick froth on top makes it feel genuinely café-worthy. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup rounds everything out, and a dusting of cinnamon before serving is a small touch that makes a real difference. It's simple enough for a weekday morning but special enough to serve to guests.
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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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