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Spiced Chai Latte

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A from-scratch chai of black tea simmered with warm spices, milk, and honey, served hot and frothy.

Recipe Facts

Prep Time5 min
Cook Time20 min
Total Time25 min total
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
Date AddedOctober 1, 2026

Ingredients

  • 4 cups / 960 mL water
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 piece / 1 inch / 2.5 cm fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 cups / 480 mL whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp / 64 g honey, or to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring the water, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and ginger to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add the tea bags and steep off the heat 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the milk and honey and warm through without boiling. Strain into mugs and serve hot.

Cook's Notes

  • Serves 4 | saucepan
  • Do not boil once the milk is in, or the chai tastes scalded.
  • Crush the cardamom pods so they release their flavor.
  • Steep the tea off the heat so it does not turn bitter.

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