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Frothy Maple Cardamom Almond Butter Chai

A cardamom-forward chai with toasty almond butter and maple, whisked into a creamy, frothy hot latte with a peppery warmth.

Frothy Maple Cardamom Almond Butter Chai

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml)240 gBrewed black teabrewed strong and hot
  • 1¼ cups (300 ml)300 gAlmond milk, unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp16 gAlmond butter, no salt addedstirred well
  • 1 tbsp20 gMaple syrup
  • 1 tsp2 gGround cardamom
  • ½ tsp1 gGround cinnamon
  • ½ tsp1 gGround ginger
  • ⅛ tsp0.3 gBlack pepper
  • ½ tsp2 gVanilla extract

Steps

  1. Brew the black tea strong and keep it hot while you start the spice base.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, toast the cardamom, cinnamon, ground ginger and black pepper for about 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
  3. Add the almond butter and the maple syrup to the pan and whisk into a smooth paste with the warm spices.
  4. Slowly whisk in the almond milk until the paste dissolves, then heat until steaming, about 3 to 4 minutes; do not let it boil.
  5. Pour in the brewed black tea, take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  6. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds, or use a handheld frother, until foamy.
  7. Divide between two mugs, spooning the foam on top, and serve hot.

Contains: Tree nuts.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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