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Christmas Chai Latte

Irresistibly Cozy Christmas Chai Latte for Festive Cheer

Enjoy a warm and aromatic Christmas Chai Latte filled with spices for a cozy festive experience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spices
  • 2-3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Can substitute with ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
  • 4-5 pods Cardamom Pods Can use ground cardamom (½ teaspoon) as a substitute
  • 3-4 cloves Cloves No direct substitute—consider using allspice (¼ teaspoon) if unavailable
  • 3-4 slices Fresh Ginger Ground ginger may be substituted (1 teaspoon)
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Ground nutmeg (¼ teaspoon) can be used for convenience
For the Tea Base
  • 2 bags Black Tea Bags Decaffeinated tea bags can be used for caffeine-free version
  • 4 cups Water Necessary for brewing the spices and tea; no substitutes
For the Creaminess
  • 2 cups Milk (any kind) Can swap with almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free options
For Sweetening
  • to taste Sweetener (honey/maple syrup) Can replace with brown sugar or agave syrup to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • mortar and pestle
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by lightly crushing 2-3 cinnamon sticks, 4-5 cardamom pods, and 3-4 cloves using a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a heavy pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed spices with 3-4 slices of fresh ginger and a pinch of nutmeg. Pour in 4 cups of water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Once the spice mix is well simmered, turn off the heat and add 2 black tea bags to the pot. Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
  4. After steeping, remove the tea bags and reduce the heat to low. Stir in 2 cups of your preferred milk—dairy or plant-based—and sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup.
  5. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the Christmas Chai Latte into mugs, ensuring that you remove the spice solids.
  6. For an extra touch of holiday cheer, garnish your Christmas Chai Latte with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served warm; experiment with different milk and sweetener options to suit your taste.

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