Chai Tea Latte

Name: Chai Tea Latte
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups water; ¼ cup honey; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 orange pekoe tea bags; 3 (¼-inch-thick) slices fresh peeled ginger; 4 whole cloves; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 tsp ground cardamom; Dash grated nutmeg; 2 cups skim milk; Cheesecloth; Whipped cream, for garnish; Freshly ground nutmeg, for garnish

Packed with the seasonal flavors of cloves, cardamom and nutmeg, this latte is as aromatic as it is tasty.

Packed with the seasonal flavors of cloves, cardamom and nutmeg, this latte is as aromatic as it is tasty. The sensory experience gets even better when you pair the spice-filled drink with crispy Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies. The combination forms a pleasing balance of sweet and spicy, crunchy and smooth.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
¼ cup honey
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 orange pekoe tea bags
3 (¼-inch-thick) slices fresh peeled ginger
4 whole cloves
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 tsp ground cardamom
Dash grated nutmeg
2 cups skim milk
Cheesecloth
Whipped cream, for garnish
Freshly ground nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

In a medium saucepan bring the water to boiling. Add honey, sugar, vanilla, tea bags, sliced ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and bring to boiling. Remove from heat.
Place four layers of cheesecloth in strainer. Set strainer over bowl. Strain tea through cheesecloth twice.
Serve tea hot in mugs. Garnish each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of freshly ground nutmeg.

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