Description
A cozy fusion of tart apple juice and bold black tea simmered with warming spices, then swirled with milk and honey for a creamy, aromatic latte that tastes like autumn in a mug.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 cup milk
- 1 black tea bag
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 cardamom pods cracked
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- In a small saucepan combine apple juice, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ground ginger, and nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and let it infuse for 5 minutes.
- Add the black tea bag and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the tea bag, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods using a fine mesh strainer.
- Stir in the milk and honey, then heat until the latte is hot but not boiling.
- Pour into a mug and sprinkle a little extra nutmeg on top before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a vegan version.
- Adjust honey to taste or use maple syrup as an alternative sweetener.
- For a stronger chai flavor, steep the tea and spices for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of cinnamon powder for presentation.