Christmas Chai Latte
Warm your heart this holiday season with a delightful Christmas Chai Latte! This cozy beverage, infused with warm spices and creamy goodness, is perfect for sipping by the fireplace or sharing at festive gatherings. With its rich flavors and just the right amount of sweetness, topped with spiced whipped cream, this drink is an indulgent treat that will surely brighten your winter days. Quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, this Christmas Chai Latte is a must-have for creating joyful moments during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Beverage preparation
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 2 cups milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tbsp black tea leaves (or 2 black tea bags)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- a pinch of ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a vegan option)
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ground spices together and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine water, black tea leaves/bags, brown sugar, and most of the spice mix. Heat until simmering.
- Reduce heat and stir in milk; let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Strain mixture into mugs to remove tea leaves and sediment.
- Whip heavy cream with honey and reserved spice mix until soft peaks form.
- Top chai latte with whipped cream and additional spices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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