Gut Friendly 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 slow-brew step is what gives the spice blend real depth. Oat milk steps in as a creamy, plant-based base that heats beautifully without curdling, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup rounds everything out with gentle sweetness. The spices used here — ginger, cinnamon, cardamom — have long been associated with digestive comfort, making this a genuinely soothing choice when your gut needs a little kindness. Skipping the squeeze on the tea bags keeps any bitterness out, and straining through a fine-mesh sieve means every sip is silky smooth. A quick froth on top and a dusting of cinnamon turn it into something that looks and tastes café-worthy, all from your own stovetop. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to on slow mornings or whenever you need something that feels both nourishing and indulgent.
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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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