Christmas Chai Latte Recipe
This Christmas Chai Latte is a warm and festive spiced tea beverage that combines robust black tea with traditional chai spices and creamy milk. Topped with a subtly sweet and spiced whipped cream, this latte is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter moments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chai Latte
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups milk (or a plant-based alternative)
- 1 tbsp black tea leaves (or 2 black tea bags)
- 2 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
Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp of the spice mix (prepared from above spices)
Instructions
- Prepare Spice Mix: 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 topping.
- Simmer Tea and Spices: In a saucepan, add the water, black tea leaves, brown sugar, and the remaining spice mix. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just begins to simmer.
- Add Milk and Steep: Reduce the heat to low and carefully stir in the milk. Allow the mixture to steep gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors fully.
- Strain Chai: Using a strainer, pour the chai into mugs to remove tea leaves or bags and any spice sediments. Set the chai aside while preparing the whipped cream.
- Make Spiced Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, honey, and reserved 1/4 teaspoon spice mix until soft peaks form. Use a hand whisk for a traditional approach or an electric mixer for speed.
- Serve: Spoon or pipe the spiced whipped cream on top of each chai latte. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg over the whipped cream for extra festive flair.
Notes
- Adjust the brown sugar quantity to suit your desired sweetness.
- You can use any plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy for a dairy-free version.
- For stronger chai flavor, increase steeping time by a few minutes but avoid boiling after adding milk.
- Spiced whipped cream adds a festive touch, but can be omitted for a lighter drink.
- Store leftover chai in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
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