Ethiopian Coffee-Inspired Cardamom-Spiced Chai Latte

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A warming chai latte infused with Ethiopian coffee aromas and spiced with cardamom for a fragrant morning or afternoon treat. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, black tea leaves, Ethiopian coffee beans, 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 150 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Ethiopian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 2 tsp black tea leaves, 1 tsp crushed Ethiopian coffee beans, 4 crushed green cardamom pods, 1 small cinnamon stick, 3 slices fresh ginger, and 3 whole black peppercorns. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 7 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  2. Step 2: Remove the pan from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into another saucepan.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup milk and 2 tbsp honey to the strained tea and gently warm over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Pour the chai latte into cups and serve immediately, enjoying the aromatic blend of Ethiopian coffee and warming spices.

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