Name: Spiced Chai Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 bags black tea bags (strong); 300 ml whole milk (or oat milk); 1 piece cinnamon stick; 4 pieces cardamom pods (crushed); 2 cm fresh ginger (sliced); 3 whole cloves; 2 tbsp honey (to taste)

Warm, spiced, and infinitely cozier than any coffee shop version. Homemade chai latte — simmered with real spices. Once you've had the real thing, the powdered stuff just won't cut it.

Better Than the Coffee Shop I used to spend $6 on chai lattes until I realized I could make a better one at home in 10 minutes. The secret? Real whole spices simmered in milk. The flavor is deeper, warmer, and so much more aromatic than anything from a bottle or powder. How to Make It Simmer the water with tea bags, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom, ginger slices, and cloves for 5 minutes — let those spices release their magic. Add the milk and honey, bring to a gentle simmer for another 3