Cashew Free Spiced Chai Latte
Warming, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this spiced chai latte is the kind of drink that makes a cold morning feel like a gift. Whole spices — cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, star anise, and fresh ginger — are simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, building a bold, layered base before the tea even hits the pot. Whole milk is stirred in at the end for a creamy, velvety finish that feels indulgent without any specialty ingredients. A drizzle of honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the heat from the ginger and pepper. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or worry about cross-contact from processed creamers or flavored syrups. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, smooth cup that rivals anything from a café counter. Dust with a little ground cinnamon before serving and you've got something genuinely beautiful in your hands.
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2 servings
- 1 cup water
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 whole black peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea or 2 black tea bags
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1–2 tbsp honey, to taste
For serving
- ground cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, star anise, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly amber.
- 2
Add the black tea (loose-leaf or bags) to the saucepan and steep for 3 minutes, until the brew is deep brown and strongly aromatic.
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