Christmas Chai Latte
A festive and comforting drink that captures the warm essence of the holiday season with a delightful blend of spices and creamy milk.
Ingredients
For the spiced tea
- 2 bags Black tea Can use loose leaf as well.
- 2 sticks Cinnamon For warmth and sweetness.
- 5-6 pods Cardamom Adds fragrance and aroma.
- 3-4 pieces Cloves Provides depth to the chai.
- 1 inch Ginger, sliced Fresh ginger adds a kick.
For the latte
- 2 cups Milk of choice Oat milk is recommended for creaminess.
- 2 tablespoons Sweetener (honey or maple syrup) Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil.
- Add the black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and sliced ginger to the boiling water. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the spiced tea into another saucepan, discarding the solid spices.
- Add the milk and sweetener to the spiced tea mixture. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until it’s steaming but not boiling.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and taste. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour the Christmas Chai Latte into your favorite mugs, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick, and enjoy.
Notes
For an extra festive twist, add a sprinkle of nutmeg or peppermint extract. You can also blend it for a frothy texture.