Decadent Chai Latte

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Decadent Chai Latte
25 min.
15
124kcal

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Looking for a delightful and indulgent beverage that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this Decadent Chai Latte, perfect for those cozy evenings in or to brighten up your day. This recipe, which serves 15, is not only rich and flavorful but also comes together in just 25 minutes. Each serving contains only 124 calories, making it a guilt-free treat.

The base of this luxurious drink is a harmonious blend of black peppercorns, cardamom pods, fresh ginger, milk, star anise, black tea bags, and a cup of whipping cream, creating a rich and comforting chai flavor. For an extra touch of elegance, you can add chopped dark chocolate and ground cinnamon to create a Dark Chocolate Chai Latte variant. The recipe is adaptable, allowing you to enjoy it warm or chilled over ice, depending on your mood or the season.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of 8.51% protein, 55.7% fat, and 35.79% carbs, this Decadent Chai Latte is a well-rounded indulgence that satisfies without the guilt. Whether you're a chai aficionado or just looking to try something new, this recipe promises a warm embrace in a cup. So why not give it a try and elevate your beverage game?

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon peppercorns black
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  •  cardamom pods 
  • inch ginger fresh sliced
  • cups milk 
  •  star anise 
  •  ginger tea bags black
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Bring first 8 ingredients and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add tea bags; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher, discarding solids.
  4. Serve warm or chilled over ice.
  5. Dark Chocolate Chai Latte: Stir 4 oz. chopped dark chocolate and 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon in with first 8 ingredients, stirring until chocolate is melted. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein8.51%
Fat55.7%
Carbs35.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.33
Glycemic Load
1.19
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.5943478345871%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:124.12kcal
6.21%
Fat:7.88g
12.12%
Saturated Fat:4.87g
30.42%
Carbohydrates:11.39g
3.8%
Net Carbohydrates:11.13g
4.05%
Sugar:10.71g
11.91%
Cholesterol:25.74mg
8.58%
Sodium:31.29mg
1.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.71g
5.42%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.17%
Calcium:100.48mg
10.05%
Phosphorus:77.21mg
7.72%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.15%
Vitamin A:339.26IU
6.79%
Vitamin D:0.97µg
6.46%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.28%
Potassium:135.25mg
3.86%
Magnesium:11.85mg
2.96%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.95%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.77%
Selenium:1.81µg
2.59%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.57%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.49%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.2%
Iron:0.21mg
1.19%
Fiber:0.26g
1.05%
Source:My Recipes