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Creamy Coconut Chai

A rich, aromatic chai latte made with coconut milk, warming spices, and black tea for a soothing dairy-free drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage, Hot Drink
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chai
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3-4 cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger sliced
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp brown sugar or honey to taste

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • Strainer
  • Spoon
  • Mugs

Method
 

  1. Warm coconut milk and water in a pot until steaming.
  2. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and ginger and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Add tea bags and steep 3–5 minutes.
  4. Sweeten with brown sugar or honey.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Strain spices and serve warm.

Notes

Use full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess. Add more ginger or cinnamon for stronger spice.