Chai Latte
This recipe for a spicy chai latte will make you forget about Starbucks or any other coffee shop cup. The homemade chai is full of spice from ginger and black pepper with sweet notes of cinnamon, cloves, and other wonderful spices. It’s a perfect drink for a cold day or if you need to cool down in summer heat, we can easily make it an iced drink.
I absolutely love chai latte and could have it almost every day, but I don’t want my wallet to cry by the end of each month as a cup from a coffee shop can be pricy….£3.60 to be precise. So, I figured I should brew my own and make it extra cheap in the comfort of my house.
You can make it with any milk you like, plant-based or whole milk. I personally love it with coconut or almond milk which makes this recipe 100% vegan. Yes, my friends, it’s that simple. Make it as sweet and strong as you prefer by pouring in more or less of the chai brew. I usually do 2/3 of chai to 1/3 of milk, sprinkle some cinnamon on top, et voila!
This recipe makes 4 large servings (430ml including milk). You can keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week. Let’s save some coins.
Chai Latte
Ingredients
- 1 L Water
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 3 Star Anise
- 12 Cardamon Pods
- 10 Black Peppercorns
- 2 Thick Slices Fresh Ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 12 Whole Cloves
- 1/3 cup Muscovado Sugar or brown sugar
- 4 Strong Black Tea Bags
- Ground Cinnamon
- Milk of Your Choice
Instructions
- Place all the spices, sugar, and water in a medium pot. Bring to boil on medium heat. Turn the heat down and let simmer for 5 to 10 min.
- Turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Cover the pot with a lid and let it sit for 20 min
- Drain the ready chai brew through the strainer to a glass jug or a different pot.
- Pour warm (or cold) milk into a cup then pour over chai. You can make it as strong as you like. Sprinkle cinnamon on top and enjoy.