A festive and aromatic Christmas Chai Latte made with a blend of spices and topped with whipped cream.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:1 serving 1x
Category:Beverage
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Indian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk (or a plant-based alternative)
1 black tea bag or 1 tsp black tea leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
a pinch of ground black pepper
For the Whipped Cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp of the spice mix
Instructions
Prepare the Spice Mix: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper. Set aside 1/4 teaspoon of this mix for the whipped cream.
Heat Water and Add Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the water, black tea leaves, brown sugar, and the remaining spice mix. Heat gently over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, stirring occasionally.
Brew the Chai Base: Reduce the heat to low, stir in the milk, and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Strain and Serve: Strain the chai into a mug to remove the tea leaves (or tea bags) and any spice sediments. Set aside while you prepare the whipped cream.
Make the Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream, reserved spice mix until soft peaks form. You can use a hand whisk or an electric mixer for quicker results.
Top and Garnish: Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the chai latte. For extra festive flair, sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness of the chai latte by adding more or less brown sugar.
For a vegan version, use a plant-based milk and sweetener for the whipped cream.