Smooth Soul-Inspired Vanilla Chai Latte with Cardamom

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A warm, comforting vanilla chai latte infused with aromatic cardamom and cinnamon, perfect for sipping while enjoying soulful music. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, black tea bags, whole milk 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 black tea bags
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 2 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and steep 2 black tea bags for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: In another saucepan, heat 1 cup whole milk with 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and 1/8 tsp ground cloves over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove tea bags from the brewed tea. Stir 2 tbsp honey and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the tea.
4. Step 4: Slowly whisk the hot spiced milk into the sweetened tea until frothy and well combined.
5. Step 5: Pour into two mugs and serve immediately, enjoying warm and soothing flavors inspired by soulful rhythm.