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Chai Latte from Scratch

Fragrant black tea brewed with whole spices, strained and combined with steamed milk and honey. Ready in under 10 minutes with no special equipment.

Total time
8 min
Servings
2
Calories
165
Protein
4g
Chai Latte from Scratch
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine water, tea, whole spices, and ginger in a small pot over high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Pour milk into the pot and heat through, ~2 minutes, until steam rises from surface.

  4. Step 4

    Strain through a fine mesh into two cups, pressing spices gently against the sieve.

  5. Step 5

    Stir 0.75 tablespoon honey into each cup and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • small pot (1.5-quart)
  • fine mesh strainer
  • spoon
  • two mugs

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