Cardamom-Spiced Masala Chai Latte

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Warm, fragrant masala chai infused with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, blended with steamed milk for a comforting latte. This indian-inspired cocktails & beverages ready in about 25 minutes brings together water, black tea leaves, pods cardamom pods, crushed 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 190 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp black tea leaves
• 5 pods cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 4 whole cloves
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 5 crushed cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, 4 whole cloves, and 6 black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to extract the spices’ aroma.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp black tea leaves and simmer gently for 3 minutes, allowing the tea to steep and infuse with the spices.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp brown sugar until dissolved, then add 1 cup milk and heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Step 4: Strain the chai through a fine mesh sieve into cups to remove spices and tea leaves, then serve hot for a richly spiced, creamy latte experience.