Chai Latte At Home: In Six Easy Steps
By Ujjainee Roy
October 31st, 2023
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You don't need to head to a pricey cafe to order a chai latte. You can make a perfectly brewed and delicious chai latte at home with some simple ingredients in less than 15 minutes. Let's have a look!
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Ingredients
2 cinnamon sticks 10 whole cloves 6 green cardamom pods 4 cups water 1 fresh ginger, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea 1/2 cup sweetener (brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup) 3 cups cold whole milk
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Step 1
Toast the spices over medium heat and toast for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant. Thinly slice 1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger.
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Step 2
For brewing the tea, add 4 cups water and thinly sliced fresh ginger and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Steep the tea. Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea, or 6 black tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
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Step 4
While the tea is still warm, add 1/2 cup sweetener of your choice. if you're using maple syrup, stir until it's mixed in
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Step 5
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a warm tumbler to keep it hot while you froth the milk. Froth 3 cups cold milk by shaking it in a jar or by whisking it vigorously over medium-high heat.
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Step 6
Heat the milk. Heat the frothed milk in a small saucepan over low heat until warm. Pour 3/4 cup of the warm tea base into a mug, add 1/2 cup of warmed milk and stir. Top it with some froth
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