Chai Latte Vegan

Name: Chai Latte Vegan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 heaping Tbsp loose leaf black tea*; 2 Tbsp whole chai spice blend* ((use less if ground)); Cane sugar, maple syrup, or other sweetener of choice ((to taste)*); 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk ((more to taste)); Coconut Whipped Cream ((for topping)); 1/2 scant cup raw cashews ((optional // soaked in cool water overnight or very hot water 1 hour - then drained))

Our inspired take on classic Indian chai lattes! Creamy, plant-based, perfectly spiced, and customizable to taste. The perfect warm drink for chilly winter days.

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 2 servings 👁 6

Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups water
1 heaping Tbsp loose leaf black tea*
2 Tbsp whole chai spice blend* ((use less if ground))
Cane sugar, maple syrup, or other sweetener of choice ((to taste)*)
1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk ((more to taste))
Coconut Whipped Cream ((for topping))
1/2 scant cup raw cashews ((optional // soaked in cool water overnight or very hot water 1 hour - then drained))

Instructions

Add water, tea and spices to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10-15 minutes to fully steep.
Remove from heat and add almond milk and sweetener of choice and stir. Warm for 2-3 minutes off the heat, and then pour over 2 serving mugs (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) using a fine mesh strainer.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more sugar or maple syrup (or honey if not vegan) for sweetness, and ground cinnamon for a little extra warmth.
OPTIONAL: For extra creamy texture, add your chai tea mixture + soaked cashews to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness/seasonings as needed. I added more sweetener, ground cinnamon and ground ginger for extra spice.
Either reheat briefly on the stovetop or microwave and serve. Heat modestly as the mixture can thicken quite a bit when reheated for too long (due to the cashews). If it gets too thick, thin with more almond milk or water.
Top with coconut whip and a dash of cinnamon and serve. Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for up to a few days, though best when fresh.

Nutrition per serving

36kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$519.00

Per Serving
$260.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1038.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (57% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
water	2 cups	-
heaping Tbsp loose leaf black tea*	1	$484.00
whole chai spice blend*	2 tbsp	$10.00
Cane sugar	-	-
unsweetened dairy-free milk	1 cup	$25.00
Coconut Whipped Cream	-	-
scant cup raw cashews	0.5	-