Cardamom Chai Latte (Printable Version)

Aromatic spiced tea latte featuring crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves blended with steaming milk for the perfect cozy beverage.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Spiced Tea Concentrate

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 2 black tea bags, preferably Assam or Darjeeling
03 - 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
04 - 1 cinnamon stick
05 - 4 whole cloves
06 - 4 black peppercorns
07 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or sugar

→ Milk

09 - 1.5 cups whole milk or plant-based milk alternative

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
02 - Add tea bags to the spiced water and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and strain the concentrate into a heatproof pitcher, discarding all solids. Stir in honey or sugar until completely dissolved.
04 - In a separate saucepan, heat milk until steaming without boiling. Optional: froth milk using a whisk or milk frother for enhanced creaminess.
05 - Divide spiced tea concentrate equally between two mugs. Top each with hot milk and stir gently. Garnish with ground cinnamon or cardamom if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It uses whole spices like cardamom and cloves for an authentic, aromatic flavor.
  • The preparation is simple, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish.
  • It is versatile and can be easily adapted for vegan diets with plant-based milk.
02 -
  • Lightly crushing the cardamom pods before adding them to the water helps release their essential oils for a more potent aroma.
  • Be careful not to boil the milk; heating it until just steaming ensures a smooth texture and prevents a skin from forming.
  • Using a fine mesh strainer is essential to ensure a clean, smooth tea concentrate without any spice sediment.
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