Healthy Homemade Chai Latte Recipe

A steaming homemade chai latte in a clear mug with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and a creamy foam on top.

Healthy Homemade Chai Latte Recipe

This healthy homemade chai latte is warmly spiced, lightly sweetened, and easy to make on the stovetop. It is a cozy, comforting drink you can customize with your favorite milk and sweetener.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 servings

Course: beverage

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cup water
2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose black tea
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
4 thin slices fresh ginger
2 black peppercorns, lightly crushed
1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (dairy, oat, almond, or soy)
1 to 2 tsp honey or maple syrup to taste
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
ground cinnamon for serving

Equipment

small saucepan
fine mesh strainer
measuring cups
measuring spoons
mug

Method

In a small saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and black peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes to infuse the spices.
Add the black tea bags or loose tea and steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how strong you want the chai flavor.
Strain the tea mixture into a clean saucepan or heatproof mug, discarding the spices and tea leaves or bags.
Stir in the milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then warm gently over low heat until hot but not boiling.
Pour into mugs, top with a pinch of ground cinnamon, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer chai latte, use oat milk or dairy milk. Adjust the sweetness and tea steeping time to your preference, and add more ginger or spices for a stronger flavor.