A little hug for your belly. This creamy, gently spiced chai latte is inspired by an anti-inflammatory approach to eating, with digestive comfort in mind. Cozy up and sip slowly.
Prep
3m
Cook
13m
Serves
2
Difficulty
easy
For the chai
97
Calories
7g
Protein
6.5g
Carbs
4g
Fat
1.5g
Fiber
85mg
Sodium
Per serving · Approximate values
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Lightly crush the cardamom pods and fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their aromatic oils.
Add the plant milk, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves and fennel seeds to a small saucepan.
Heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming, then reduce the heat to low.
0Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid a rolling boil, which can cause milk to scorch.
8 minStir in the loose-leaf tea or tea bags and steep for 3 to 4 minutes over very low heat or with the heat turned off.
3 minPour through a fine-mesh strainer into two mugs.
Sweeten with maple syrup to taste.
For a coffee-shop finish, froth a little extra warm milk and spoon it on top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.