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Chai Tea Latte Mocktail

Chai Tea Latte Mocktail Recipe
This chai tea latte mocktail is a creamy, spiced, non-alcoholic drink that brings classic chai flavors together with dairy-free milk, served hot or iced. Perfectly cozy and refreshing for any season.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 2 servings

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Heatproof mug or glass
  • Milk frother
  • Teapot or kettle
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 chai tea bags or 2 tsp loose leaf black tea
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 whole cloves or 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods or 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 slices fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 black peppercorns or pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 star anise optional
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup optional
  • ice cubes for serving over ice, if desired

Instructions

  • Combine water, chai tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, peppercorns, and star anise in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let infuse for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar or maple syrup and vanilla syrup if using.
  • Strain mixture into mugs to remove spices and tea leaves.
  • Warm milk in a separate pan or microwave (do not boil). Froth the milk with a frother or whisk.
  • Pour hot milk over the chai base. For an iced version, pour everything over ice.
  • Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick if desired.

Notes

For dairy-free, use oat, almond, or coconut milk. Maple syrup brings deeper sweetness. Use ground or whole spices based on what’s available—just strain well. Serve hot or over ice for a refreshing cold version.