Vanilla Chai Latte | Cozy, Spiced, and Sweet Beverage
This Vanilla Chai Latte is a warm and comforting beverage that blends the aromatic spices of chai with the smoothness of vanilla, creating a perfect drink for cozy moments. With a touch of maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s ideal for any chilly day!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage, Drink
- Method: Steeped, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Indian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chai tea bag
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: Place the chai tea bag in a mug and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for about 5 minutes to achieve a robust flavor.
- Heat the Milk: While the tea is steeping, warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it’s hot but not boiling. Alternatively, you can heat the milk in the microwave.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the tea bag from the mug. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- Add Milk: Pour the warmed milk into the mug with the tea, stirring gently to combine.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for added warmth and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy your vanilla chai latte warm.
Notes
- For a richer taste, you can use full-fat milk or creamy plant-based milk such as oat milk or coconut milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup, or use a different sweetener such as honey or agave.
- You can double the recipe for a larger serving or to make a batch for sharing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg