Cardamom-Spiced Rose Milk Tea Latte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A fragrant rose-infused milk tea with warming cardamom spices, creating a delicate and soothing beverage ideal for a special weekend brunch treat. This recipe, ready in about 15 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 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 black tea bags
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp rose water
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp for garnish dried rose petals (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and steep 2 black tea bags for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While tea steeps, heat 1 cup whole milk with 1/2 tsp ground cardamom in another saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Remove tea bags and stir 2 tbsp honey into the hot tea until dissolved.
4. Step 4: Pour the spiced milk into the tea and stir in 1 tbsp rose water, blending all flavors.
5. Step 5: Pour the latte into two cups and garnish each with a pinch of dried rose petals if desired. Serve warm.