Nightshade Free Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this chai latte is the kind of drink that makes a slow morning feel like a genuine treat. Whole cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and amber — a process that coaxes out far more flavor than any powder or syrup ever could. Oat milk steps in as a naturally creamy, plant-based base that froths beautifully and lets all those bold spices shine without any dairy in sight. Nightshade avoiders can sip freely here, since every single ingredient — from the black tea to the honey — falls well outside that botanical family, no substitutions required. Sweetness is completely adjustable with honey or maple syrup, so you can dial it up for a dessert-like treat or keep it subtle for an everyday ritual. A quick froth and a dusting of cinnamon on top give it that coffeehouse finish right in your own kitchen.
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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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