DIY Chai Latte
By not-recognized
Published on 15 November 2021
Try this quick and easy chai latte recipe. Recreate this Indian spiced drink at home using some simple store cupboard ingredients. Black tea bags are infused with the warming spices of sweet cinnamon, fruity cardamom and fiery ginger. Then topped with sweetened steamed milk, a key versatile kitchen ingredient with plenty of nutritional value. A perfect sweet pick-me-up on those cold winter evenings. Don’t fancy the sugar? Try sweetening it with agave nectar or honey instead.Time and servings
10 minsTotal time
2Servings
5 minsPrep time
5 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 black teabags
- 10 g of fresh ginger, chopped
- 0.25 tsp of ground cinnamon, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed
- 150 ml of semi skimmed milk
- 1 tbsp of sugar, or to taste
Method
Step 1
Place the teabags, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom pods into a heat-proof jug and add 300ml of boiling water. Allow to steep for 3 mins, then strain through a sieve.Step 2
Heat the milk in a saucepan on the hob over a medium heat. Sweeten with sugar to taste. Whisk until frothy.Step 3
Pour the tea mixture into your favourite cup and top with the frothed milk. Sprinkle it with cinnamon to serve.