High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Spiced Chai Latte
Warming, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, this spiced chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and stay put. Whole spices — cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, black pepper, and fresh ginger — are simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, building a bold, complex base that no powder or syrup can replicate. That's exactly the point: by making it entirely from scratch, you sidestep the bottled syrups and flavored concentrates that so often sneak in unwanted sweeteners. Honey does the sweetening here, and you control exactly how much goes in, so the final cup is as subtle or as indulgent as you like. Whole milk rounds everything out with a creamy richness, and a quick strain leaves you with a silky, café-worthy latte in your own mug. A dusting of ground cinnamon on top is a small touch that makes it feel genuinely special.
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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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