prep time: 5 min

cook time: 18 min

total time: 23 min

servings: 1

ingredients:

• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cardamom (not pods)
• 1 star anise
• 3 whole black peppercorn
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 black tea bag
• 1 teaspoon terra matcha organic culinary matcha
• 2 oz hot water (~176°F/80°C)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/2 cup frothed unsweetened almond or oat milk

directions:

1. in a small pot, mix the coconut milk, spices, and ginger and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. remove from the heat, add the tea bag, and cover with a lid. let it steep for 3 minutes.
4. meanwhile, prepare the matcha by whisking it with hot water using a bamboo whisk.
5. pour the chai tea mixture into a cup through a strainer.
6. add the maple syrup and prepared matcha and mix well.
7. top it off with the frothed milk and serve immediately.
8. enjoy!

notes:

• the amount of spices and sweetener can be adjusted according to personal taste/preference.