Chai Latte (Spice Goddess)

By zircon50

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 4 to 5 whole cloves
• 5 green cardamom pods
• 3 brown cardamom pods
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon black tea leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• A pinch of ground cardamom
• A pinch of ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the milk into a small pot, add the cloves, green and brown cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, sugar, tea leaves and ginger, and bring to a simmer.

Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Strain into a 2-cup measure and, using an electric milk frother or an espresso machine, steam the milk until it is thick and foamy.

Pour into 2 large latte cups and spoon the foam on top. Sprinkle with ground cardamom and cinnamon and serve.