Yeast Free Spiced Chai Latte
Warming, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this spiced chai latte is built from a handful of whole spices and fresh ginger simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and star anise create that layered, complex flavor that makes a great chai so satisfying ā no shortcuts, no powders, just real ingredients doing their thing. Because the whole recipe relies on spices, tea, milk, and honey, there is nothing here that introduces yeast, making it a naturally safe and fuss-free choice for anyone keeping a close eye on their diet. The technique is simple: simmer the spices, steep the tea, warm the milk, and strain everything into a mug. Honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it, and a dusting of cinnamon on top makes it feel a little special without any extra effort. It is the kind of drink that turns a slow morning or a chilly afternoon into something worth savoring.
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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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