Description
Warm up your winter with this comforting Apple Chai Latte, a delightful blend of spiced chai tea, sweet apple cider, and creamy non-dairy milk. This cozy drink is perfect for chilly days, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Ideal for a dairy-free treat that’s both aromatic and satisfying.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup chai tea (steeped strong) or 2 chai tea bags
- ½ cup non-dairy milk (such as almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Steep Chai Tea: Steep chai tea in 1 cup of hot water for 5–7 minutes. Use two tea bags if you prefer a stronger, more robust flavor. Once steeped, set the tea aside.
- Heat Apple Cider with Spices: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the apple cider. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg and heat until the mixture is warm and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Warm and Froth Milk: Heat the non-dairy milk gently either on the stove or in the microwave until steaming. Froth the milk if you like a foamy texture to enhance the latte experience.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mug, combine the brewed chai tea and spiced apple cider. Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract for added sweetness and fragrance.
- Finish and Garnish: Pour the steamed milk over the chai and cider mixture. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks if desired to add a festive touch.
Notes
- Adjust the maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use your favorite non-dairy milk; oat milk adds creaminess, while almond milk adds a nutty flavor.
- For a stronger chai flavor, increase steeping time or use more tea bags.
- You can substitute fresh grated nutmeg instead of ground for a more intense aroma.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and can be made vegan by ensuring your chai tea bags contain no animal derivatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping and Heating
- Cuisine: Fusion (American/Indian-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 300 ml)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
