Take a few moments to yourself and enjoy this Comforting Chai Latte! A chai latte combines the bold, aromatic spices of chai (such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper) with creamy steamed milk. It gives you a little caffeine boost, but it’s calming at the same time!
This recipe uses takes the “easy route” by using a chai tea bag, which already includes the aromatic chai spices. If you’re in the mood though, you can make the chai (spiced tea) from scratch!
Homemade Chai
- Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and cloves to the bowl of a mortar (or cutting board) and use pestle (or heavy pan) to slightly crush the spices.
- Add crushed spices, water, and grated (or sliced) ginger to a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat slightly to medium/medium-low and maintain a simmer for 15 minutes or until it reduces by about one-third.
- Add tea (loose leaf or bags) and milk of choice and lower heat to low. Cover and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Then turn off heat and let steep for 5 minutes more (covered) or longer for deeper flavor.
- Follow the instructions below to make the foam/cinnamon topping!
Looking to make a fun snack to go along with your Comforting Chai Latte? Here’s some options!
Sweet Options:
- Cookies: Ginger snaps, shortbread, or oatmeal cookies complement the spices in chai.
- Pastries: Croissants, cinnamon rolls, or scones (with jam or butter).
- Cakes: Spiced cake, carrot cake, or coffee cake.
- Muffins: Blueberry, pumpkin, or banana muffins.
- Biscuits: Digestives or graham crackers.
Savory Options:
- Sandwiches: Cucumber or cheese sandwiches for a light bite.
- Savory Scones: Herb and cheese scones.
- Pakoras or Samosas: For an Indian-inspired pairing, these fried treats work well.
- Avocado Toast: The creaminess balances the chai’s spiciness.
Light Bites:
- Fruits: Fresh berries, apple slices, or dried apricots.
- Nuts: Almonds, pistachios, or spiced pecans.
These combinations will enhance your chai latte experience, bringing out its rich and warming flavors.
Comforting Chai Latte
Take a few moments to yourself and enjoy this Comforting Chai Latte! A chai latte combines the bold, aromatic spices of chai (such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper) with creamy steamed milk. It gives you a little caffeine boost, but it's calming at the same time!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 Chai tea bag
- 2 tsp Member’s Mark™ Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Your choice of milk
- Member’s MarkT™ Organic Cinnamon, for topping
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Pour water into an 8-ounce mug and steep tea bag for 5 minutes. Discard tea bag. Stir in sugar.
- While tea is steeping, pour milk into the pot and heat over medium heat until it begins to steam (do not let milk boil). Whisk vigorously until foamy, or use a handheld milk frother to froth milk.
- Pour most of the milk into the cup of tea, stirring to combine before adding in the last of the milk and foam. Sprinkle the foam with the desired amount of Member’s Mark™ Organic Cinnamon.
