Cardamom Black Tea Latte
Strong brewed black tea meets warm milk, ground cardamom, and a small measured amount of sugar for two gently spiced mugs.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Steep the tea separately so it develops flavor without boiling the milk.
- Ground cardamom stays in the drink; stir before sipping if it settles.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then measure every ingredient before you begin.
The 6-minute total assumes freshly boiled water is ready before you begin.
- Yield: 2 mugs (about 1 cup each)
- Prep time: 2 minutes
- Cook time: 4 minutes
- Additional time: 4 minutes steeping, during milk heating
- Total time: About 6 minutes
The listed weights are the reviewed basis for nutrition; household measures and finished drink volumes are approximate.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the reviewed yield of 2 mugs (about 1 cup each).
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Ingredients
Measure these ingredients for the full recipe yield.
- 2 plain black tea bags
- 1 cup (240 ml; 240 g) freshly boiled water
- 1 cup (240 ml; 240 g) 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) granulated sugar
Directions
1. Place the tea bags in a heatproof jug and pour over the freshly boiled water. Steep for 4 minutes, then lift out and discard the bags without squeezing.
2. While the tea steeps, combine the milk, cardamom, and sugar in a small saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the milk is steaming. Do not let it boil over.
3. Stir the brewed tea into the warm milk. Divide evenly between two mugs; the ground cardamom remains in the drink.
4. Let cool to a comfortable sipping temperature before serving. Stir again if the spice settles.
Ingredient notes
Contains caffeine from black tea; amount depends on brand and brewing time.
Sources
Contains milk and caffeine from black tea. Caffeine varies with the tea brand and brewing time. Handle boiling water and hot pans carefully, prevent milk from boiling over, and let the drink cool before sipping.