Cardamom Chai Latte (Printable Version)

A spiced chai latte featuring cardamom, cinnamon, and creamy milk for a warming drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spiced Tea Concentrate

01 - Water - 2 cups
02 - Black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling) - 2 bags
03 - Green cardamom pods, lightly crushed - 4 pods
04 - Cinnamon stick - 1 stick
05 - Whole cloves - 4 cloves
06 - Black peppercorns - 4 peppercorns
07 - Fresh ginger, thinly sliced - 1 inch piece
08 - Honey or sugar - 2 tablespoons

→ Milk

09 - Whole milk or plant-based milk - 1.5 cups

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
02 - Add the tea bags to the simmering spiced water and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat, strain the concentrate into a heatproof pitcher, and discard solids. Stir in honey or sugar until completely dissolved.
04 - In a separate saucepan, heat milk until steaming without boiling. Optionally, froth the milk using a whisk or milk frother for added creaminess.
05 - Divide the spiced tea concentrate between two mugs. Top each with hot milk and stir gently. Garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Infused with a rich blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
  • Quick to prepare at home in just 20 minutes for a cafe-quality drink.
  • Easily customizable with dairy-free milk and alternative sweeteners.
02 -
  • Froth the milk using a whisk or milk frother to achieve a creamy, professional texture.
  • Use whole spices instead of ground for a cleaner, more aromatic concentrate.
  • Always strain through a fine mesh strainer to ensure no sediment or spice fragments end up in your drink.
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