Chai latte

Ingredientes

• HOMEMADE CHAI SPICE (Using store bought is fine too)
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 3 black peppercorns
• 5 cloves
• 8 cardamom pods, cracked
• 1 inch ginger, sliced
• DRINK
• 2 cups water
• 2 black tea bags
• 1/4 cup maple syrup, or 1/2 tsp monk fruit sweetener
• 2 cups almond or coconut milk

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat a pan on the stove and add in the whole spices (or 2 teaspoons spice blend) Toast for 4-5 min for whole spices, or 1-2 minutes for the spice blend. Pour in the water and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the tea bags and the sweetener of choice. Allow to steep for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   If using the whole spices, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Pour into 2 cups.

3. 3

   Warm the milk in a sauce pot or in the microwave, and use a frother or an immersion blender to froth it.

4. 4

   Pour the milk and froth equally into the two glasses. Serve