Vanilla Chai Latte
Course: BeverageCuisine: IndianDifficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
170
kcalVanilla Chai Latte is a warm, comforting beverage that blends traditional Indian chai spices with the rich aroma of premium vanilla bean powder. Made with black tea, whole milk, and fragrant spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, this homemade vanilla chai latte is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for cozy mornings or relaxing evenings.
Ingredients
- For the Chai Latte
2 cups whole milk
1 cup water
1 Premium Madagascar Vanilla Bean Powder, split and seeds scraped
2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose black tea)
1 cinnamon stick
3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
3 whole cloves
½ inch fresh ginger, sliced
2 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Optional Toppings
Milk foam
Ground cinnamon
Vanilla bean seeds
Star anise
How to Cook
- Pour the water into a saucepan and add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, vanilla bean powder.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
- Add the black tea and steep for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and heat gently until steaming without allowing it to boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Strain the chai latte into serving mugs.
- Froth a small amount of warm milk if desired and spoon it over the chai latte.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, a few vanilla bean seeds, or a star anise and serve hot.
Additional Tips
- Use Premium Madagascar Vanilla Beans for a rich, authentic vanilla flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness and spice levels according to your preference.
- Oat milk or almond milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
- For a stronger chai flavor, simmer the spices a few minutes longer before adding the tea.
