Hazelnut 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 genuine occasion. Whole spices — cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and star anise — are simmered together with fresh ginger until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, building a bold, layered base that no powder or syrup can replicate. Steaming whole milk is stirred in to create that creamy, café-style texture, and a drizzle of honey rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there is no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what might be hiding in a premixed spice blend or flavored syrup. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth cup with none of the gritty bits, just pure, clean spice flavor. A dusting of ground cinnamon on top is a small finishing touch that makes it feel genuinely special. This is the kind of recipe you will want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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