Name: Almond Milk Chai Latte
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 black tea bag; 2 whole star anise pods; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 dried cardamom pods; 1 1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk about 11 oz, heated; 1/2 inch fresh ginger optional knob; maple syrup or honey optional, to taste

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Overview

Prep2 min

Cook10 min

Total12 min

Servings1

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Equipment

Large mug
Second mug or small saucepan
Spoon

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Method

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Load the spices

Place the black tea bag, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and ginger if using into a large mug.

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Heat and steep

Heat the almond milk until steaming (microwave 1 to 2 minutes or warm on the stove). Pour over the tea and spices. Steep 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and steep the spices 5 minutes more.

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Sweeten and sip

Taste and stir in maple or honey if you like. Scoop out the spices or sip around them, and enjoy warm.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Almond Milk Chai Latte

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment