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10-Min Masala Chai Latte

Spiced black tea with warm milk and a touch of honey, brewed in under 5 minutes. The cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon bloom in hot water while you steam or warm the milk for a café-quality chai at home.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
95
Protein
2g
10-Min Masala Chai Latte
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small pot or kettle over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add tea bags, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. Steep 3–4 minutes until deeply fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    While tea steeps, heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming but not boiling.

  4. Step 4

    Strain tea into two mugs, discarding solids. Pour in the warm milk.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in honey until dissolved. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • small pot or electric kettle
  • small saucepan
  • two mugs
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • spoon

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