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Christmas Chai Latte Recipe

Cozy Christmas Chai Latte Recipe You'll Love This Holiday Season

Enjoy a festive Christmas Chai Latte recipe perfect for cozy gatherings. Infused with spices and topped with whipped cream, it's a delightful holiday treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chai
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bags black tea or loose leaves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust based on preference
  • 4 cloves whole cloves
  • 1 inch fresh ginger sliced
  • 4 pods cardamom crushed
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or other sweeteners
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • reserved spices from the chai

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the spices: cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper. Set aside some for the whipped cream.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, black tea, most of the spice mix, and brown sugar. Heat until simmering, about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat and stir in milk. Steep for 5 minutes on low, ensuring not to boil.
  4. Strain the chai through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or mugs.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, reserved spices, and honey until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour chai into cups. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, adjust spices according to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping whipped cream separate.

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