Tender Heart Vanilla Chai Latte

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A warm, comforting chai latte infused with a hint of vanilla and a touch of honey, perfect for cozying up and soothing the soul. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together chai tea concentrate, whole milk, vanilla syrup 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 190 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.

Prep: 7 min Cook: 3 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 4 oz chai tea concentrate and 4 oz whole milk together in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 0.5 oz vanilla syrup and 0.5 tsp honey until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Pour the warm chai latte into a pre-warmed 12 oz latte glass or mug.
  4. Step 4: Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle lightly with a pinch of ground cinnamon for aroma and visual appeal.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a teaspoon for stirring.

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