Oats 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 ritual worth waking up for. Whole spices — cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, star anise, and fresh ginger — are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and amber, building a flavor base that no powder or syrup can replicate. Black tea steeps right into that spiced brew, then whole milk is gently warmed through until steaming, creating a rich, velvety texture that feels indulgent without any fuss. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness. The entire ingredient list is naturally free from grains and oats, so there is nothing to swap or second-guess — just pure, whole-food ingredients doing exactly what they are supposed to do. Strain it into your favorite mug, dust with a little cinnamon, and you have a café-worthy drink that is entirely your own.
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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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