Easy Tea Less Chai Recipe

Name: Easy Tea Less Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Craving a cozy chai latte without the fuss? This easy recipe skips the tea brewing entirely, focusing on the rich, warming spices that make chai so delicious! Perfect for a quick, customizable treat anytime. Customize it to your spice preference and enjoy a creamy, flavorful drink in minutes. A simple, single-serving recipe – ideal for those who love the taste of chai spices but want a quicker, simpler alternative to traditional chai.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 257.6 kcal

Protein 24g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Tea Less Chai

1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Easy Tea Less Chai

In a small saucepan, combine milk, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and sweetener (and pepper and/or vanilla extract if using).
Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is steaming and the spices are fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Do not boil.
Remove from heat and pour into your favorite mug.
Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

41g

Carbs

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