Delight & Relax {Chai Latte}

Late afternoon tea, is something that we really enjoy in our home {cafe con leche "coffee with milk" , Mate con Leche "Infused Yerba Mate with milk} But lately, we have been indulging our selves with many cups of Chai Latte. The fragrance of this simple and exquisite beverage, fill our home of wonderful aromas and  the afternoon becomes a delight. 

Shooting and fresh. Calming and flavorful. A delightful blend of spices that could warm body and soul. Take a moment to remember the beautiful little things of life. I hope you have a flavorful and colorful weekend! Have a walk, listen a song, brew some spiced chai latte!

Happy Weekend!

 Chai Latte Recipe

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Serves 2

You can also use almond milk, soy milk or rice milk instead of regular milk. It can be served warm as a hot latte or cold as an iced chai latte. And if you like to spice up a little this chai you could add a whole peppercorn too. 

1 Tea Bag {Regular tea / Black tea} {I used decaf. Regular tea}

2 Cinnamon Sticks,

4 Green Cardamon pods

2 Whole Cloves

1/2 Vanilla Bean

1 Piece of Fresh Ginger {about 2 cm long and 1 cm thick}

2 1/4 C. Water 

1 C. Milk

Sugar or Honey, to taste

Preparation:

In a pot add the water. Set aside.

1-Open tea bag, cut it open and empty the content into the water.

2-Take the cinnamon sticks and break into smaller pieces {by doing this, cinnamon flavor and aroma will enhance}.

3-Then lightly smash the green cardamons.

4-Peel ginger and cut in half.

5-Scrape seeds out of the vanilla bean.{Keep the bean}

6-Keep cloves whole.

After that, put all the spices in the water. Bring to a boil.Then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes. When ready, {and using a fine strainer} strain into cups. In a separate pot add the milk, bring to a boil.Remove from heat and pour over the chai. Sweeten as desired.