Chai Latte

A Chai Latte is a delicious and comforting beverage made with a blend of chai spices, black tea, steamed milk, and a sweetener. Here's a simple recipe to make a Chai Latte at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4-6 whole cloves
• 4-6 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sugar, to taste
• Optional: whipped cream, ground cinnamon, or cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the black tea bags (or loose black tea leaves), cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ginger slices, and black peppercorns to the boiling water.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the spices and tea for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
4. Add the milk to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the Chai Tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into serving cups.
6. Stir in the honey, maple syrup, or sugar to sweeten the Chai Latte, adjusting to your taste preferences.
7. If desired, top each cup of Chai Latte with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, or garnish with a cinnamon stick.
8. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chai Latte!

Chai Latte is a cozy and aromatic beverage that's perfect for warming up on chilly days or as a comforting treat any time of the day. Adjust the sweetness and spice levels to suit your taste preferences, and feel free to experiment with different types of milk or alternative sweeteners for a customized experience.