One evening I was dreaming of chai tea but I didn’t want the caffeine.  What to do, what to do?  I thought, why not decaf coffee?  So I got in the kitchen and began experimenting.

Here’s what I came up with. It was so delicious I can’t wait to make it again.  What made it best was a new nut milk I found and my Aerolatte hand frother.  The milk is a little pricey but worth it.  Califia Farms now has a thicker nut blend milk.  Of course you can use whole milk, but this gave the drink a little more depth in flavor; I think.

I used a french press for this method.

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Chai Latte

Traditional chai tea flavor using decaf coffee.

Course

Beverage

Prep Time

3 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Passive Time

5-10 minutes

Servings

drinks

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground
• 1/2 tsp Cardamon, ground
• 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmed
• 1/2 tsp Allspice
• 2 Whole Cloves
• 2 tbl Organic Maple Syrup This is optional, but adds a touch of sweetness. I haven't tried not using it yet.
• 6 tbl Ground Organic Decaf Coffee
• 1/2 cup Califia Farms Organic Almond Homestyle Nut Milk Organic whole milk works too.

Course Beverage Prep Time 3 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Passive Time 5-10 minutes Servings drinks Ingredients 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground 1/2 tsp Cardamon, ground 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmed 1/2 tsp Allspice 2 Whole Cloves 2 tbl Organic Maple Syrup This is optional, but adds a touch of sweetness. I haven't tried not using it yet. 6 tbl Ground Organic Decaf Coffee 1/2 cup Califia Farms Organic Almond Homestyle Nut Milk Organic whole milk works too.

Instructions

1. Bring all of the spices just to a boil with about 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. You need enough water because this will be the base for making your coffee.
2. Stir well or whisk, remove from heat and let steep for at least 5 minutes.
3. Add maple syrup and bring back up to a slight boil. Steep for at least another 5 minutes.
4. Add the coffee grounds to a french press and then pour in your water/spice blend. Allow to steep at least 5 minutes. Longer is stronger flavor.

   
5. Just before your blend is done steeping, pour your milk into the saucepan and warm it up. I wouldn't bring it to a boil. Stop just before boiling.
6. Add the milk to a container for frothing. I use a small stainless steel creamer-style pitcher. Use an immersion blender or milk frother to froth your milk.
7. Pour your chai coffee into two mugs and then slowly pour your milk on top. Spooning any remaining froth on top of that.
8. Enjoy!!

Recipe Notes

Tips:  You can sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and swirl it into any shape you like.

If you want a caffeinated beverage, just use regular coffee; or during the first steep add in two black tea bags and skip the coffee/french press step.

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