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Creamy and spiced chai latte with cinnamon and milk foam

Homemade Masala Chai Latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
'Masala Chai' is India's national drink, where every family has its secret spice blend. This isn't a tea bag imitation, but the real method: spices and tea are brewed together with milk to get a thick, aromatic, soul-warming decoction. Ginger's heat, cinnamon's sweetness, and clove's depth are in perfect balance.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 130 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Handheld Milk Frother (optional)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Put water, spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg), and grated ginger in a saucepan. Bring to boil and simmer gently 5 minutes.

Tip: This 'decoction' is the base of everything, extracting flavor from hard spices.
2 ✓

Add tea leaves, remove from heat, and let steep 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Black tea shouldn't be boiled long or it becomes tannic and bitter.
3 ✓

Meanwhile warm the milk, and if you have a frother, froth it.

Tip: Hot milk tastes sweeter.
4 ✓

Strain spiced tea concentrate into mugs (about halfway/two-thirds full).

Tip: Press tea leaves in strainer, lots of flavor there!
5 ✓

Top with frothy milk and stir in honey.

Tip: Sprinkle top with a little cinnamon for garnish.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use tea bags?
Yes, cut open bag and pour tea in, or hang it in. But loose leaf tea (e.g. Assam) gives better flavor.
What milk should I use?
Traditionally made with whole cow's milk, but excellent with oat milk as it has natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Black Tea (Loose Leaf, strong, e.g. Assam)
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 pc Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 pcs Whole Cloves
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Honey (or Brown Sugar)