Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of the holiday season with this Christmas Chai Latte. This spiced tea drink is perfect for cozying up by the fireplace or enjoying with loved ones during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk (or a plant-based alternative)
- 1 black tea bag or 1 tsp black tea leaves
- 1 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
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For the Whipped Cream:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp of the spice mix (see the instructions below)
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Brew the Tea: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the tea bag or black tea leaves and let it steep for a few minutes.
- Add Spices and Sugar: Stir in the spice mix and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Heat Milk: In another saucepan, heat milk until it’s warm but not boiling.
- Combine: Pour the brewed tea into a cup, then top with the warm spiced milk.
- Make Whipped Cream: In a bowl, whip heavy cream with the spice mix until soft peaks form. Add honey and continue whipping until combined.
- Serve: Top the chai latte with the spiced whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the latte by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Feel free to customize the spice mix to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg