Deliciously Spiced Hot Chai Latte Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of warm spices and rich creamy milk with this homemade Hot Chai Latte recipe. Made with a blend of aromatic spices and black tea, this velvety smooth and perfectly sweetened beverage is the ultimate cozy treat for chilly days. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can recreate your favorite café-style chai latte right at home and enjoy the soothing, flavor-packed goodness in every sip.

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the milk, water, black tea leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and fresh ginger slices.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for 5 minutes.
3. After 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mixture to remove the spices and tea leaves.
4. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and place it back over low heat.
5. Stir in the honey and vanilla extract, and simmer for another 5 minutes until the flavors are well combined.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot chai latte into mugs.
7. Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for garnish.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

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