Honey Cardamom Chai Latte with Coconut Milk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A warm, aromatic chai latte infused with honey and cardamom, blended with creamy coconut milk for a soothing and fragrant beverage perfect for a relaxing morning or afternoon. This Indian-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, black tea bags, green cardamom pods 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 180 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

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 black tea bags
• 5, lightly crushed green cardamom pods
• 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1-inch piece, peeled and sliced fresh ginger
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 cup, canned full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, 5 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 1-inch sliced fresh ginger, and 4 whole cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let steep for 8 minutes to infuse the spices.
2. Step 2: Add 2 black tea bags to the saucepan and steep for an additional 4 minutes off the heat, then remove the tea bags and strain the spice mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Warm gently over low heat until hot but not boiling, whisking to combine and create a smooth, creamy chai latte.
4. Step 4: Pour into mugs and serve immediately, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or crushed cardamom seeds.