Chai Tea Latte

Name: Chai Tea Latte
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tea bags; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup water; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer; Optional: Whipped topping and ground nutmeg

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This chai tea latte recipe is a modern twist on traditional Indian chai. The creamy, spiced beverage combines robust black tea with a blend of cinnamon, ginger and allspice. It's sweetened with brown sugar and enriched with French vanilla creamer for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

2 tea bags
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup water
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer
Optional: Whipped topping and ground nutmeg

Directions

Place the tea bags, cinnamon, ginger and allspice in the coffee filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's directions.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar and creamer. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and sugar is dissolved. Pour milk mixture into mugs; stir in tea. If desired, dollop with whipped topping and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 223 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

My family loves this comforting chai tea latte recipe, especially on cold days instead of cocoa or when they're feeling under the weather. I simplified this chai tea recipe by using the filter basket of our coffeepot. It's delicious and great after dinner! —Julie Plummer, Sykesville, Maryland

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