Delightful Christmas Chai Latte
Warm up your winter nights with this festive Christmas Chai Latte, a cozy blend of spiced black tea, creamy milk, and sweet notes of honey or maple syrup. This aromatic drink is perfect for holiday gatherings or a quiet evening by the fireplace. With its rich flavors and inviting scent, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling)
- 3 cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and whole spices (cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and peppercorns). Simmer until fragrant.
- Add black tea bags to the spice mixture and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Stir in milk and sweetener (honey or maple syrup) until well combined. Heat gently until steaming but not boiling.
- Strain the mixture into mugs using a fine mesh sieve. Top with whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk. Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg for a unique twist. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.