Vegan Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups almond milk (or dairy-free milk of choice)
• 2 bags black tea
• 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the chai spice mix ---

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together all of the spices until fully incorporated. Transfer to a spice jar.

3. 3

   --- For the latte ---

4. 4

   In a small saucepan, heat the almond milk until scalding. Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags, let steep for about 5 minutes and then remove the tea bags.

5. 5

   Add 1 teaspoon of the chai spice mix and 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup and whisk to combine. Taste, and add more spice/maple syrup as desired. You can also transfer the mixture to a blender and blend to combine, which will add some foam, or mix with a hand frother.

6. 6

   Serve in one or two mugs, topped with some dairy-free whipped cream and a dusting of chai spice mix, if desired!