Eggless 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 treat worth getting out of bed for. Whole spices ā cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and star anise ā are simmered together with fresh ginger until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, building a bold, layered base before the tea even hits the pot. The whole milk adds a gentle richness and rounds out all that spice, while honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking. Since this is made entirely from scratch on the stovetop, you know exactly what's going into your mug ā no mystery powders or pre-mixed syrups with hard-to-read labels. The recipe is naturally free of eggs at every step, which makes it a completely worry-free option without any substitutions required. Strain it into your favorite mug, dust with a little cinnamon, and sip it while it's still steaming for the full effect.
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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
- 1ā2 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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