Nitrate & Nitrite Free 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 kitchen smells absolutely incredible — then black tea is steeped right into that spiced base for a rich, layered flavor. Oat milk steps in beautifully here, giving the latte a naturally creamy body without any dairy, and honey or maple syrup rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness. Because every ingredient is a whole, recognizable spice, tea, or plant-based staple, there are no cured or processed additives to worry about — just clean, real flavors from start to finish. A quick froth at the end gives it that coffeehouse finish, and a dusting of cinnamon on top makes it feel genuinely special. It's the kind of homemade drink that's honestly better than anything you'd order out.
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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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