Pistachio Free 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 on the couch and stay there. Whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and black peppercorns simmer together with fresh ginger to build a fragrant, amber-hued base that no coffee shop version can quite match. The whole milk adds a creamy richness, and a drizzle of honey brings just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering all those beautiful layers of spice. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about unexpected nuts sneaking into your mug. The process is simple enough for a weekday morning but feels special enough for a slow weekend ritual. A dusting of ground cinnamon on top is the finishing touch that makes it look as good as it tastes.
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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
- 1ā2 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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