Honey-Ginger Green Tea Latte with Cardamom

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A soothing warm latte blending freshly brewed green tea with honey, ginger, and aromatic cardamom for a comforting drink. This recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, brings together green tea leaves, water, fresh ginger root, sliced 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 120 calories and feeds 1, 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 8 ounces of water to a gentle boil at 212°F, then remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 teaspoons green tea leaves, 1-inch sliced fresh ginger root, and 3 crushed cardamom pods to the hot water. Cover and steep for 4 minutes until fragrant and flavorful.
  3. Step 3: While tea steeps, heat 4 ounces milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 2-3 minutes. Froth lightly using a whisk or frother.
  4. Step 4: Strain the tea mixture into a large cup to remove tea leaves, ginger, and cardamom.
  5. Step 5: Stir 1 tablespoon honey into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
  6. Step 6: Pour the warmed milk over the sweetened tea, holding back the froth with a spoon, then top with the froth.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately, enjoying the aromatic spiced latte.

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