Snowman-Inspired Vanilla Chai Latte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

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A warm, frothy vanilla chai latte that combines classic spice flavors with a sweet, creamy finish, perfect for a cozy treat. This recipe, ready in about 13 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup water
2 black tea bags
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 tbsp honey
for topping whipped cream
a pinch for garnish ground nutmeg

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and steep 2 black tea bags along with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves for 5 minutes.
Step 2: While the tea steeps, heat 1 cup whole milk in another saucepan over medium heat until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Remove tea bags and strain the tea spices if desired. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the spiced tea.
Step 4: Froth the hot milk using a whisk or frother until light and foamy, then pour the spiced tea mixture into the milk and stir gently.
Step 5: Pour the latte into mugs, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg on top before serving.