Gingerbread Chai Latte Recipe

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 70  C
Servings: 2
Best Season: Winter
Description

This Gingerbread Chai Latte recipe is a warm, comforting beverage made with spiced black tea, creamy milk, molasses, ginger, and cozy winter spices. Perfect for cold mornings or festive evenings, this homemade latte delivers rich flavor without artificial syrups and is easy to prepare on the stovetop.

Ingredients
    For the Chai Base
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose black tea)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
    • For the Gingerbread Flavor
  • 1.5 cups milk (whole milk or any plant-based milk)
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Optional Toppings
  • Whipped cream
  • Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
  • Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
    Brew the Spiced Chai
  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, add water, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and fresh ginger slices. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to fully infuse.
    2. Steep the Tea
  2. 2
    Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags to the saucepan. Let the tea steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove the tea bags carefully to avoid bitterness.
    3. Add Gingerbread Flavors
  3. 3
    Stir in molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is fully dissolved and evenly combined.
    4. Heat the Milk
  4. 4
    Pour in the milk and gently heat the mixture over low heat until it reaches about 65–70°C. Do not boil the milk. Stir continuously to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth texture.
    5. Strain and Serve
  5. 5
    Strain the latte through a fine mesh sieve into mugs to remove whole spices and ginger slices. Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Note
  • For a vegan version, use oat milk or almond milk.
  • Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing brown sugar.
  • For a stronger gingerbread flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves.
  • Store leftover chai (without milk) in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat with fresh milk before serving.
Keywords: cozy drink, homemade latte, winter beverage, festive drink, spiced tea
Read it online: https://petitepanini.com/recipe/gingerbread-chai-latte-recipe/