Xanthan Gum Free Dairy Free Chai Latte

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

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 steeps right into that fragrant base for a full-bodied, layered cup. Oat milk brings a naturally creamy sweetness that plays beautifully with the bold spices, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup ties everything together. Every ingredient here is straightforward and clean, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden thickeners or stabilizers — just real spices, tea, and plant-based milk doing all the work. The finishing touch of frothing the strained chai gives it that coffeehouse-style foam on top, making it feel genuinely special without any extra effort. It's a cozy, from-scratch alternative to anything you'd find in a bottle or a mix, and honestly, it's better.

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Ingredients

2 servings

1 cup water
2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
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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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