Delight in the coziness of the colder months with your new favorite homemade chai latte recipe!  A warm embrace in a cup.  Savor the aromatic blend of spices and creamy goodness as you indulge in the ultimate cozy treat while curling up on the couch to watch your favorite show and or read your favorite book. Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and aromatic flavors and make every moment feel like a cozy autumn day.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves
• 1/2 cinnamon stick 
• 3/4 cardamom pods
• 1/4 teaspoon of cracked black pepper (cracked) 
• 1 cup of milk (or milk substitute)
• black loose leaf tea
• nutmeg (optional)
• star anise (optional)
• sugar (your preference)

Instructions

• In a saucepan combine water with milk, and or a milk substitute
• Add in all the spices and black tea
• Turn the heat on high and let the pot come to a boil
• Once the chai starts boiling, start aerating the mixture with a large spoon or ladle. Do this by dipping the spoon or ladle into the chai and bringing the liquid up over the pot
• Pull the chai for a few times, and then turn down the heat to let it simmer until you reach the desired color and consistency you want 
• Take the chai off the stove and add sugar, measuring with your heart

Special Notes

• When boiling the chai be sure to keep a watchful eye and don’t leave the stove as it is prone to overboil