Christmas Chai Latte
A warm and cozy Christmas Chai Latte made with black tea, sweet milk, and festive spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and cardamom. Perfect for holiday mornings and winter nights.
Ingredients
For the Chai Latte
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 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 use leftover from the ingredients above
Instructions
Make the Spice Mix
- Stir the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and pepper together in a small bowl. Keep 1/4 tsp aside for the whipped cream.
Heat the Water and Tea
- Warm the water in a small pot. Add the black tea bag or tea leaves. Let it steep until the water turns dark and fragrant.
Add the Milk and Brown Sugar
- Pour in the milk and add the brown sugar. Stir until the sugar melts.
Add the Spice Mix
- Add the spice mix into the pot and whisk gently. The smell is what makes this feel like Christmas morning.
Simmer
- Let everything warm together for 2–3 minutes. No need for a full boil.
Strain and Pour
- Strain the tea into your mug if you used loose tea leaves.
Make the Whipped Cream
- Whisk the heavy cream with the reserved spice mix until thick and fluffy. You can use a whisk or shake it in a small jar.
Assemble
- Top your chai latte with a spoonful of spiced whipped cream. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon if you want an extra festive look.
Notes
- Be careful not to boil the milk too hard.
- Be sure to whisk the spices well, or they may settle.
- Be gentle with black pepper; a little goes a long way.
- Be sure to taste and adjust the sugar to your liking.