Chai Tea Latte Recipe
This easy Chai Tea Latte Recipe uses whole spices, black tea, and milk for a bold, cozy drink that tastes better than store-bought.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Mortar and pestle (optional, but great for spices)
- Wooden spoon
- Fine mesh strainer
- Teapot or heatproof jug
- Your favorite mug
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk or any milk you love
- 2 teaspoons loose black tea or 2 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 green cardamom pods lightly crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1- inch piece fresh ginger sliced
- 1 –2 tablespoons sugar honey, or maple syrup (to taste)
- Optional: a pinch of black pepper or star anise for extra warmth
Instructions
Start with the spices
- In a saucepan, add the water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and ginger. Bring it to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Your kitchen will start smelling amazing—this is where the magic begins.
Add the tea
- Add the black tea and let it simmer for another 3–5 minutes. Don’t overdo it, or the tea can turn bitter.
Pour in the milk
- Add the milk and gently bring everything back to a simmer. Keep stirring and watching—milk loves to boil over the moment you look away.
Sweeten it
- Add your sweetener of choice. Start small. You can always add more later.
Strain and serve
- Strain the chai into mugs or a teapot. Take a breath. Sip slowly.