Chai Coffee
This chai coffee recipe blends bold coffee flavors with warm spices for a cozy, aromatic sip. Easy to make and perfect any time of day!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup milk of choice dairy or non-dairy
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a gentle simmer. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Add the ground coffee directly into the simmering spiced water. Stir, turn off the heat, cover, and then let it steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Strain the brewed coffee through a fine mesh sieve or coffee filter into a mug. Stir in the maple syrup (or honey) and vanilla extract.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Froth with a whisk or handheld frother.
- Pour the frothy milk over the chai-spiced coffee and stir gently. Optionally, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 0.3mg
