Description
Apple Chai Latte is the quintessential autumn drink, blending aromatic chai tea with fresh apples and warm spices for a cozy, heartwarming experience. Perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make beverage can be enjoyed hot or iced, making it a versatile favorite year-round. Wrap your hands around a steaming mug of this delightful concoction, and let the comforting flavors transport you to blissful moments shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chai tea bags
- 2 medium fresh apples (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, simmer 2 cups of water and add the chai tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped apples, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger, and ground cardamom; simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the apples soften.
- Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Return to the saucepan over low heat. Stir in the milk and heat through without boiling.
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg