Spiced Coconut Chai Latte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A creamy and fragrant latte combining bold black tea with aromatic chai spices and coconut milk, perfect for a cozy afternoon. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together black tea leaves, water, coconut 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 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

• 2 tsp black tea leaves
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 2 whole cloves
• 3 whole black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water, 2 whole cloves, and 3 whole black peppercorns to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse spices.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tsp black tea leaves, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger to the spiced water. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant and rich in color.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup coconut milk and 1 tbsp honey, warming the mixture gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling to blend flavors.
4. Step 4: Strain the latte through a fine mesh sieve into your favorite mug and serve hot.