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Christmas Chai Latte Recipe

Christmas Chai Latte Recipe

Cozy up with a homemade Christmas Chai Latte that wraps you in warmth with every sip.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: Beverage
Keyword: Chai Latte, Christmas, Cozy, holiday drink, homemade, spicy
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Whisk or milk frother

Ingredients

For the Chai Base

  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Loose leaf chai or chai tea bags
  • 1 stick Cinnamon stick
  • 4-5 pods Crushed cardamom pods
  • 4-5 slices Fresh ginger slices
  • 2-3 cloves Whole cloves

For the Spicy Kick

  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves

For Sweetness

  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar or maple syrup

For Creaminess

  • 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)

For Topping

  • Whipped cream
  • Additional cinnamon or nutmeg optional
  • Peppermint stick or crushed candy canes optional

Instructions

How to Make Christmas Chai Latte

  • Start by boiling 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Once it's bubbling, add your 2 tablespoons of loose leaf chai or 2 chai tea bags. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • While the tea is warming your kitchen, drop in 1 cinnamon stick, 4-5 crushed cardamom pods, 4-5 slices of fresh ginger, and 2-3 whole cloves. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Once your spices are blended, stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • Gently pour in 1 cup of your chosen milk and warm it through without boiling.
  • Remove from heat and strain into cozy mugs, discarding the spices.
  • Crown with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with extra cinnamon or nutmeg.

Notes

Simmer tea and spices on low heat for maximum flavor. Avoid boiling milk to prevent curdling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 250mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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