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Homemade Indian Chai Latte
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A comforting and creamy Indian chai latte made with fresh spices, black tea, milk, and sweetened with coconut sugar.
00:10:00 total
Serves 2
easy
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Ingredients
- boiling water - 1 cup (1 cup (240 ml))
- milk - 2 cups (2 cups (480 ml), whole or preferred type)
- fresh ginger - 1 inch piece (1-inch (2.5 cm) piece, crushed)
- cloves - 4 cloves (4 whole cloves)
- cardamom pods - 4 pods (4 pods, crushed)
- cinnamon stick - 1 stick (1 small stick)
- loose leaf black tea - 2 tbsp (2 tablespoons)
- coconut sugar - 1-2 tsp (1-2 teaspoons or sweetener of choice, to taste)
Instructions
- Simmer spices: In a saucepan over medium heat, add boiling water, crushed fresh ginger, cloves, crushed cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
- Add black tea: Stir in the loose leaf black tea and allow the mixture to boil for another 2 minutes, letting the tea infuse deeply with the spices.
- Add milk and heat: Add the milk to the saucepan. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Adjust heat as needed to prevent the milk from boiling over.
- Sweeten and simmer: Add coconut sugar or preferred sweetener. Simmer the chai for 1 more minute, stirring gently to blend flavors.
- Strain and serve: Strain the chai into your favorite cup, discarding the spices and tea leaves. Serve warm.
