Tree Nut Free Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this chai latte is the kind of drink that makes a grey morning feel like a ritual worth waking up for. 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 full-bodied, layered flavor. Oat milk steps in as the creamy component, blending seamlessly with the bold spices and giving the latte a naturally sweet, velvety finish without any dairy. Honey or maple syrup rounds everything out, so you can dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. A quick froth at the end and a dusting of cinnamon on top make this feel genuinely café-worthy. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is completely straightforward — every ingredient is easy to source and verify, with no almond milk or cashew cream to second-guess. It's cozy, it's clean, and it's the kind of homemade drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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