Gut Friendly Spiced Chai Latte
Warming, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this spiced chai latte is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and black peppercorns are simmered low and slow to coax out their full depth before the tea even hits the pot ā a step that makes all the difference in flavor and digestive benefit. Fresh ginger brings its own gentle heat and is well known for supporting a settled, happy gut, making this far more than just a cozy beverage. Whole milk adds a creamy richness, and honey sweetens things naturally without any refined sugars that can throw digestion off balance. Because you're building everything from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there are no hidden additives, artificial flavors, or mystery syrups to worry about ā just clean, real food. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth finish that feels genuinely indulgent, and a dusting of cinnamon on top makes it look as good as it tastes.
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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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