Slow-Brewed Spiced Chai Latte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A warm chai latte where black tea imbibes aromatic spices slowly brewed to create a comforting, richly spiced beverage. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together water, black tea leaves, cinnamon stick 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 3, 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

• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp black tea leaves
• 1 stick (3 inches) cinnamon stick
• 5 pods, crushed green cardamom pods
• 4 whole cloves
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 4 whole black peppercorns
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups water with 1 cinnamon stick, 5 crushed green cardamom pods, 4 whole cloves, 1-inch sliced fresh ginger, and 4 black peppercorns. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Lower the heat and add 2 tbsp black tea leaves. Simmer the mixture uncovered for 10 minutes to slowly imbibe the spices into the tea.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup milk and 2 tbsp brown sugar to the saucepan. Bring just to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Strain the chai through a fine mesh sieve into cups, discarding solids. Serve hot and enjoy the richly spiced slow-brewed chai latte.