Mustard Free Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this chai latte is the kind of drink that turns an ordinary morning into something worth savoring. Whole cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible — then black tea is steeped right into that fragrant base for a rich, layered flavor. Oat milk steps in beautifully here, lending a naturally creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the bold spices without any dairy involved. A touch of honey or maple syrup rounds everything out with just the right amount of sweetness. The whole thing gets strained smooth, frothed until foamy, and dusted with a little cinnamon before serving — genuinely café-quality at home. Since every ingredient is straightforward and whole, there's nothing hidden to worry about, making this an easy, confident choice for anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities. It's cozy, it's beautiful in the mug, and once you've made it yourself you'll wonder why you ever paid five dollars for a version that doesn't taste half as good.
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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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