Gelatin 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 ritual. 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 flavor lives. Black tea steeps right into that spiced base, and then oat milk and a touch of honey or maple syrup bring everything together into something creamy and naturally sweet. Since every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and pantry-friendly, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives or animal-derived thickeners to track down on a label. The finishing touch of frothing the strained chai before serving gives it that coffeehouse-style foam without any special equipment beyond a whisk. A dusting of ground cinnamon on top is optional, but it makes the whole thing look as good as it tastes.
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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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