Cardamom-Spiced Chai Latte with Honey and Almond Milk

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A warm, aromatic chai latte infused with cardamom and sweetened with honey, blended with creamy almond milk for a soothing beverage. This Indian-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together black tea bags, water, whole milk for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 3, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Indian cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 6 crushed green cardamom pods, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1-inch sliced fresh ginger, 3 whole cloves, and 4 whole black peppercorns. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse spices.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 black tea bags to the spiced water and steep for 4 minutes, then remove tea bags and strain out the spices.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup almond milk, and 3 tbsp honey. Heat over medium heat until steaming hot but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Pour chai latte into mugs and serve immediately, optionally dusting with extra cinnamon or garnishing with a cinnamon stick.

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