Spiced Turmeric Chai Latte with Cardamom

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

A warming, aromatic chai latte infused with turmeric and cardamom, perfect for cozy mornings or relaxing evenings. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, whole milk, black tea leaves 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

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp black tea leaves
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 4 black peppercorns

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water, 4 crushed cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, 0.5 tsp turmeric powder, and 4 black peppercorns to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and add 2 tsp black tea leaves, simmering for 5 minutes until the tea is strong and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup whole milk and heat the mixture over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Strain the chai through a fine mesh sieve into a mug, discarding solids.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp honey until dissolved, then serve warm.