Description
A delicate, scented beverage that combines warm spice with floral perfume for a refined twist on a classic chai-latte.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup filtered, near-boiling water
- 1 strong tea bag or 1 tsp loose-leaf tea (green or black)
- 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened oat milk, warmed
- 1–2 tbsp rose syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tsp honey or sugar (optional)
- 4–6 green cardamom pods, crushed
- Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
- Dried rose petals or a few drops of rosewater for garnish
Instructions
- Bruise the cardamom pods with the back of a spoon and add them to 1 cup of nearly boiling water. Let them bloom for 30 seconds.
- Add the tea to the cardamom infusion and steep for 3–4 minutes. Strain the tea into a small saucepan.
- Stir in rose syrup and honey (if using) while the tea is hot.
- Warm the milk to steaming. Froth using a handheld frother or by vigorously shaking in a heatproof jar.
- Pour the sweetened tea into your mug and gently pour frothed milk over the back of a spoon.
- Finish with a light dusting of ground cardamom and a few dried rose petals. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a refined presentation, use a shallow latte cup and spoon dried rose petals at the center of the foam. Best enjoyed immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg