Christmas Chai Latte Cozy (Printable)

Festive chai drink with aromatic spices, creamy milk, and spiced whipped cream for cozy holiday moments.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chai Base

01 - 1/2 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or plant-based alternative
03 - 1 black tea bag or 1 teaspoon black tea leaves
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of ground black pepper

→ Spiced Whipped Cream

11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for vegan option
12 - 1/4 teaspoon reserved spice mix
13 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper. Reserve 1/4 teaspoon of this spice mix for the whipped cream topping.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine the water, black tea, brown sugar, and the remaining spice mix. Heat gently over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.
03 - Reduce the heat to low, stir in the milk, and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and strain the chai into a mug to remove tea leaves, tea bag, and spice sediments.
05 - In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, honey, and reserved spice mix until soft peaks form using a hand whisk or electric mixer.
06 - Top the chai latte with a generous spoonful of spiced whipped cream. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra festivity.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a warm hug in a mug, with just enough spice to feel special without being overwhelming.
  • The whipped cream topping is where the magic happens, and it takes the whole experience from nice to unforgettable.
  • You can have it ready before your coffee finishes brewing, perfect for those mornings when you need comfort fast.
02 -
  • Don't let the chai boil aggressively or the milk will separate and taste slightly burnt, so keep that heat gentle and medium at the highest.
  • The real trick is reserving some of your spice mix for the cream because that final sprinkle of spices is what makes people ask for the recipe.
03 -
  • Cold heavy cream whips faster than room temperature, so keep yours in the fridge until the moment you need it.
  • If you're making this for multiple people, brew a larger batch of the chai base and simply divide it among mugs, topping each with fresh whipped cream.
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