Lupin Free Spiced Chai Latte
Warming, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this homemade chai latte is the kind of drink that turns an ordinary afternoon into something worth savoring. 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 that no powder or syrup can replicate. Steamed whole milk brings a creamy richness, while honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from lupin, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing involved. Café versions of this drink can be a gamble when you're avoiding certain legume-derived additives that sometimes sneak into commercial syrups or blended mixes — making from scratch the smartest move. A fine-mesh strainer does all the heavy lifting at the end, leaving you with a silky, spiced latte that's ready to drink immediately. Dust with a little ground cinnamon and settle in — this one is genuinely hard to put down.
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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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