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Gingerbread Chai Latte

This Gingerbread Chai Latte combines chai tea spices with gingerbread flavors for a cozy seasonal drink you can make at home in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Indian
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces water
  • 1 chai tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose leaf chai tea
  • 6 ounces whole milk or milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Small pinch of ground black pepper
  • Whipped cream for topping optional

Equipment

  • Kettle or small saucepan
  • Mug (12 to 16 ounces)
  • Small saucepan or milk steamer for warming milk
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk (optional, for frothing milk)

Method
 

  1. Bring 8 ounces of water to a boil in a kettle or small saucepan.
  2. Pour the hot water over a chai tea bag in a mug and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. While the tea steeps, warm 6 ounces of milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges.
  4. Remove the tea bag from the mug after 3 to 4 minutes, gently squeezing it against the side with a spoon to release the last drops of flavor.
  5. Add 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a pinch of ground cloves, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and a small pinch of ground black pepper to the steeped chai.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
  7. Slowly pour the warmed milk into the spiced chai while stirring gently to combine.
  8. Taste the latte and adjust sweetness or spice levels by adding more honey or spices if desired.
  9. Top with whipped cream if desired and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Serve immediately while hot and stir before drinking to redistribute spices.