Homemade chai latte

Ingredients (for 2 cups):

• 2 bags of black tea (or 2 tsp loose tea leaves)
• 500 ml water
• 250 ml milk (or plant-based alternative)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
• 4 cloves
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp honey or brown sugar (to taste)

Preparation:

Boil the water and spices

Heat the water in a pan. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, ginger and fennel seeds. Simmer everything over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes to release the flavour of the spices

Add the tea

Add the tea bags or loose tea leaves to the pan and leave to infuse for a further 2-3 minutes.

Heat the milk

Heat the milk in a separate pan, but do not boil. Optionally, froth with a milk frother.

Mix

Strain the flavoured tea through a sieve to remove the spices. Mix with the hot milk.

Sweeten and serve

Sweeten with honey or brown sugar to taste. Pour into cups, garnish with a pinch of cinnamon and enjoy immediately.

Tip

For a more intense flavour, you can also add a pinch of nutmeg or a small vanilla pod.

Good appetite and enjoy! 😊