Pecan Free Spiced Chai Latte
Warming, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this homemade chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up on the couch and forget the outside world exists. Whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and black peppercorns are simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, then layered with bold black tea and creamy whole milk for that classic coffeehouse depth. Honey brings a gentle, natural sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan, which means cleanup is minimal and the reward is massive. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, café drinks can be a minefield of shared equipment and mystery syrups — making this from scratch puts you fully in control of every single ingredient. A final dusting of ground cinnamon over the 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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