Chai Latte

Ingredients:

  • 6 cardamom pods
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 black tea bags
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
  • Ground cardamom (for garnish)

Directions

In a small pot over medium heat, bring spices, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Bring mixture back to a boil, then add tea bags and vanilla and remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags then strain tea and discard spices.

In a medium pot over medium heat, bring milk to a simmer. Turn off heat and use an immersion blender to froth milk.

To each mug, pour ¾ cup chai tea and ½ cup warm milk, adjusting amounts according to preference. Top off each mug with milk foam and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and cardamom.

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