Hazelnut Free Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up on the couch and ignore your to-do list. Whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black peppercorns are simmered together before the tea even hits the pan, which means every sip is layered with real, fragrant depth — not the flat sweetness you get from a powder packet. Oat milk steps in as the creamy base, giving the latte a naturally smooth, slightly sweet body that plays beautifully with the bold black tea. Honey or maple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. The finishing froth and dusting of cinnamon make it feel genuinely café-worthy without leaving the kitchen. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or flavored syrups that sometimes sneak hazelnuts into coffeehouse-style drinks. It's a cozy, from-scratch ritual that's as satisfying to make as it is to drink.
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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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