Orange Cardamom Chai Latte with Honey and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A fragrant chai latte infused with bright orange zest, warm cardamom, and cinnamon sticks, sweetened with honey and steamed milk. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, black tea leaves, 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tbsp black tea leaves
• 4, crushed cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 tsp fresh orange zest
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup whole milk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1.5 cups water, 2 tbsp black tea leaves, 4 crushed cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves, and 1 tsp fresh orange zest. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
2. Step 2: Remove the pan from heat and strain the tea mixture into a separate container, discarding solids. Stir in 2 tbsp honey while the tea is hot until dissolved.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 cup whole milk in a separate saucepan or with a milk frother until steaming and slightly frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour the honey-sweetened chai tea into a mug and top with the steamed milk. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon powder if desired and serve immediately.