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Christmas Chai Latte

Warm Up with a Cozy Christmas Chai Latte for the Holidays

Enjoy the festive flavors of this Christmas Chai Latte, a cozy dairy-free drink perfect for warming up during the holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 mugs
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chai Base
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Black Tea Leaves (or 2 black tea bags) Use stronger teas like Assam or Darjeeling.
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Adjust to taste; can substitute with honey.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Whole sticks can be used if preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves Allspice can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can enhance the flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Ground coriander can be a last-minute substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste preference.
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk (or a plant-based alternative) Whole, oat, or dairy-free options work great.
Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with full-fat coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can also work well.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper. Set aside 1/4 teaspoon of this spice mix for the whipped cream later.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves (or 2 black tea bags), and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar along with the remaining spice mix. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it simmers, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 cups of milk (or a dairy-free alternative). Allow to steep for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and strain the chai mixture into a heatproof measuring cup or a large bowl.
  5. In a clean bowl, pour 1 cup of heavy cream and add the reserved 1/4 teaspoon of spice mix along with 2 tablespoons of honey. Whip until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Top each mug of your warm Christmas Chai Latte with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Christmas Chai Latte is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions. Enjoy crafting this cozy drink!

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