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Creamy Coconut Chai

A warm, silky chai latte made with coconut milk, black tea, and aromatic spices for a cozy dairy-free sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: Autumn, Indian-Inspired
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coconut Chai
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 black tea bags or 2 tsp loose leaf
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat or light
  • 0.5 cup coconut cream optional for extra creaminess
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger sliced
  • 0.5 star anise optional
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup to taste
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Add water, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, star anise, and nutmeg to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to extract spice flavor.
  3. Add black tea bags or loose tea and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and coconut cream. Heat gently without boiling.
  5. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup and add vanilla if desired.
  6. Strain the mixture and serve warm in mugs.

Notes

Avoid boiling after adding coconut milk to maintain a smooth texture.