Description
A warm and comforting Easy Chai Latte recipe combining black tea, aromatic spices, and creamy milk sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for cozy mornings or relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk (regular or plant-based)
- 1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
Tea
- 2 black tea bags (or English breakfast tea)
Spices
- ½ tsp. cinnamon (ground)
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg (ground)
- â…› tsp. ginger (ground)
- 1 pinch cloves (ground)
Instructions
- Boil Water and Steep Tea: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add the two black tea bags. Let steep for about 3-5 minutes to allow the tea to infuse fully.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: Remove the tea bags, then add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of cloves to the hot tea. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup, adjusting the sweetness to your preference, and mix well to combine all flavors.
- Combine with Milk and Heat: Pour in 1 cup of milk (regular or plant-based) and return the saucepan to low heat. Warm the mixture gently, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling. Once heated, remove from heat and serve your chai latte warm in mugs.
Notes
- You can substitute black tea bags with loose English breakfast tea for robust flavor.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to suit your sweetness preference.
- For a frothy latte, use a milk frother or whisk vigorously after heating.
- Plant-based milk options like almond, oat, or soy milk work well for a dairy-free version.
