Christmas Chai Latte with Whipped Cream Recipe
This festive Christmas Chai Latte is a warm, spiced tea drink perfect for cozy winter days. Combining aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and a hint of black pepper, this latte blends black tea with creamy milk and a touch of brown sugar. Topped with spiced whipped cream sweetened with honey, it offers a comforting holiday twist on a classic chai beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chai Latte
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based alternative
- 1 black tea bag or 1 tsp black tea leaves
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- A pinch of ground black pepper
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp of the spice mix (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper)
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the spice mix: In a small bowl, combine ground cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and a pinch of black pepper to create your chai spice blend for both the tea and whipped cream.
- Boil water with spices: In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water and the spice mix to a gentle boil to release the flavors of the spices.
- Steep the tea: Add the black tea bag or black tea leaves to the boiling spiced water. Remove from heat and cover to steep for 3-5 minutes, allowing the tea to infuse fully with the spices.
- Add milk and sweetener: After steeping, remove the tea bag or strain out the leaves. Stir in 1/2 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, then gently reheat the mixture on low heat until hot but not boiling.
- Make spiced whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, whip 1/4 cup of heavy cream with 1/4 teaspoon of the prepared spice mix and 1 teaspoon of honey until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the latte: Pour the hot spiced chai latte into serving cups and top generously with the spiced whipped cream.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your warm, aromatic Christmas Chai Latte fresh for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or soy milk for a plant-based option.
- The whipped cream is optional but adds a rich and festive topping.
- For a stronger chai flavor, increase the amount of spices slightly.
- The black pepper adds warmth but should be used sparingly.
- This chai latte can be served hot or warm, but avoid boiling after milk is added to prevent curdling.
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