Pescatarian Spiced Chai Latte
Warming, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this homemade spiced chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Whole spices — cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and star anise — are simmered with fresh ginger until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, building a flavor base that no powder or syrup can replicate. The addition of black tea deepens the brew before whole milk is gently warmed through, creating that creamy, café-style finish right on your stovetop. Honey sweetens everything naturally, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Since every ingredient here is plant-based or dairy, this fits comfortably into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. A final dusting of ground cinnamon over the top is a small touch that makes it feel genuinely special. Skip the coffee shop line — this one is better made at home.
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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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