Pescatarian Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warming, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this chai latte is the kind of drink that makes a slow morning feel like a genuine ritual. 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, adding a creamy, slightly sweet body that plays perfectly with the bold spices without any dairy involved. A touch of honey or maple syrup rounds everything out, and a quick froth before serving gives it that café-style finish you'd happily pay five dollars for. The whole process is straightforward and uses pantry-friendly ingredients, so there's no reason to settle for a powder mix or a bottled version ever again. Dust with a little ground cinnamon before you hand over the mugs and watch everyone assume you've been doing this for years.
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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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