Pork 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 do absolutely nothing for a while. Whole cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the kitchen smells incredible — then black tea is steeped right into that fragrant base for a full-bodied, layered flavor. Oat milk steps in beautifully here, adding a naturally creamy texture and a subtle sweetness that plays perfectly against all those bold spices. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup rounds everything out, and a quick froth on top gives it that café-style finish you'd happily pay too much for. Every single ingredient in this recipe is completely free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing required. It's a genuinely satisfying homemade version of a coffeehouse classic — and honestly, it tastes better than most.
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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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