Homemade Chai Recipe

chai latte in mug with cinnamon and star anise

Course: Drink

Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Keyword: chai latte, chai spice blend, homemade chai tea latte

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Ashley

A homemade chai recipe filled with spices like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Make this latte with non-dairy milk and maple syrup for a vegan friendly drink. This recipe is easy to make, made with simple ingredients, yet so flavorful and delicious! Truly a favorite.

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Ingredients

1 cup water
2 black tea bags or 1/2 tablespoon loose leaf tea
1 ½ teaspoon chai spice blend recipe here
pinch black pepper optional
2 cups oat milk or non-dairy milk of choice
½ tablespoon maple syrup more or less depending on desired sweetness

Instructions

Make tea: In small saucepan bring water, black tea bag or loose leaf tea, and chai tea spices to a low boil then simmer for 5 minutes to steep tea and spices.
Add milk & sweetener: Pour in oat milk, maple syrup and stir; change heat to medium to warm oat milk, about 3-4 minutes. Once warmed through, strain mixture through fine mesh sieve (or cheese cloth, or mesh straining bag).
Serve: Taste test before adding more sweetness; top with whipped cream and little cinnamon for a coffee shop homemade chai latte experience! Feel free to froth for some foam.

Notes

Use your milk of choice, depending on dietary preference. If using a sweetened milk, you may want to adjust the maple syrup. Honey may also be used.

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