chai latte

vegan

vegan

By HOME-COOKED ROOTS

Prep Time: 5 Min

Cook Time: 25 Min

INGREDIENTS

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Step 1:  Toast the cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pods, and star anise over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes

Step 2: Grind the cardamom pods, peppercorns, star anise, and cloves with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder/coffee grinder to your preferred grind.

Step 3: Add the ground spices back to the sauce pan along with the water and sliced ginger and bring to a boil. Simmer without lid for 5 minutes.

Step 4:  Remove from heat, add the black tea and the lid, and allow to steep covered for 10-15 minutes.

Step 5: Strain the spiced tea into the Vitamix, or other high speed blender.

Step 6: Add the raw cashews and pitted dates and blend until completely smooth and frothy.

Step 7: Pour into a mug and add the optional maple syrup, espresso, cinnamon and/or coconut whipped cream.

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