Masala Chai Latte

Name: Masala Chai Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tsp loose-leaf Assam black tea (or 2 bags); 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 slices fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 6 whole black peppercorns; 2 whole cloves; 2 tsp granulated sugar or honey

A warming Indian spiced tea latte simmered with whole spices, robust black tea, and steamed whole milk for a rich, fragrant drink that is both comforting and aromatic.

15 minEasyServes 2150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup whole milk
2 tsp loose-leaf Assam black tea (or 2 bags)
4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 cinnamon stick
6 slices fresh ginger, thinly sliced
6 whole black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
2 tsp granulated sugar or honey

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water with 4 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 6 slices thinly sliced fresh ginger, 6 whole black peppercorns, and 2 whole cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the spices for 3 minutes to bloom their flavor.
3

Add 2 tsp loose-leaf Assam black tea (or 2 bags) to the saucepan and simmer for 2 minutes more.
4

Pour in 1 cup whole milk and bring back to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until frothy and fragrant. Watch carefully so the milk does not boil over.
5

Stir in 2 tsp granulated sugar or honey until dissolved.
6

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into two mugs and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Masala Chai Latte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Masala Chai Latte?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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