Vegan Iced Chai Latte
Spiced, chilled, and deeply aromatic, this iced chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've discovered a secret. Whole cardamom pods, cloves, a cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, and a crack of black pepper are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden — that's where all the magic lives. Black tea bags steep right into that spiced base, pulling out a bold, deep amber concentrate that tastes far more complex than anything you'd get from a powder or a bottle. Maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and once the concentrate hits a glass full of ice and plant-based milk, it transforms into something genuinely refreshing. The whole process is straightforward and makes two generous servings, so it's perfect for sharing or saving one for later. No dairy, no honey, no animal products anywhere in the ingredient list — just whole spices, tea, and pantry staples doing exactly what they should.
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2 servings
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, ground ginger, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Add the tea bags and maple syrup to the saucepan. Remove from the heat and steep for 5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and strongly flavored.
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