I like a pumpkin spice latte as much as the next girl, but my real weakness is Chai lattes. Thick, creamy, spicy and topped with whipped cream, preferrably. This time of year a chai latte habit gets expensive, so I've found the most simple way to create delicious chai lattes at home (you knew it'd be simple because I'm not a good chef!).
The key to this drink is the Drink Me Spiced Chai Powder, which you can pick up for a couple of pounds in most supermarkets (I got mine in Tesco) or on Amazon. This stuff makes much nicer lattes than just a chai teabag does, and it's got the perfect balance of spices!
Now I'm allergic to dairy, so I use a dairy substitute, but I often make this for the boyfriend using normal semi skimmed cows milk and it works just fine. I usually make this for myself with almond milk, but I use soy milk when I want a decadant treat, something about soy milk makes it extra creamy!
You want to fill your chosen cup just over halfway with your chosen milk, and then pour that into a saucepan, and gently bring to the boil on a low heat. While that's simmering, boil the kettle, and add three teaspoons of Drink Me Chai to your mug. Pour the boiled water into the mug, up to just under halfway, and stir until all the powder has dissolved. Take two or three teaspoons of Gingerbread Syrup (I like this one from Monin, which again you can get on Amazon or in supermarkets) and stir that into the milk, before pouring the milk into the mug. Give it all a good stir!
Then top with whipped cream (fellow dairy-free friends, or vegan friends, I like the Soyatoo Spray Cream), and cinnamon powder! It's also good topped with caramel drizzle, chocolate shavings and marshmallows, take your pick!
Autumn perfection!
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