Description
A creamy blend of chai-spiced milk, rich cocoa, and smooth vanilla — the perfect winter warmer.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups milk
1 chai tea bag
1 star anise (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp cardamom
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 oz dark chocolate
2–4 tsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz espresso (optional)
Whipped cream and cinnamon for topping
Instructions
1. Bring milk to a gentle boil, remove from heat, and steep chai and star anise for 10 minutes.
2. Remove tea bag and whisk in cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and honey over low heat.
3. Stir until smooth and steaming.
4. Add vanilla and espresso if using.
5. Pour into a mug, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or cinnamon.
Notes
Use whole milk or oat milk for best creaminess.
Make it vegan by using maple syrup and dairy-free milk.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat slowly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg