Homemade Late For Your ChaiVia Stash Tea As far as I’m concerned, as long as there’s still snow on the ground, it’s still winter. And as long as it’s winter, there is no reason why I should stop drinking my all-time favorite drink, chai tea laté. If you're a chai tea lover like me, you’re aware of its deliciously addicting effects. But why spend $3.25 on a Tall Chai Tea Laté from Starbucks when you can make one twice as good and in the comfort of your own kitchen? As much as I adore Starbucks' all-too-sweet chai tea, I can promise you that, bias as I am, the homemade version is so much better and much better for you (I actually can’t promise that last part…) So, to begin, you will need a chai tea mix. To make it easier for myself, I went to Fairway and picked up the Stash Double Spice Chai Black Tea. I figured the “double spice” would mean double the flavor, but I’m sure any brand of chai tea would taste just the same (there goes those sneaky marketing tactics again.) You can also go the old fashioned route and make your mix from scratch. Next, you will heat up a pot of water. To make this a chai tea LATÉ, it would make sense to add milk. I like to use the Trader Joe’s almond milk. Actually, any kind will work, this is just what happened to be in my fridge at the time I was writing this. If you don’t drink almond milk, stop what you’re doing and buy some because this stuff is totally awesome . Would I take a swig of it with nothing else added? No way – I hate almonds. But I love to drink the milk with tea, hot chocolate, or even added in my cereal. Then it tastes good. Never alone. Never. If the thought of mixing milk and water grosses you out, just use one or the other. To each his own, right? Once you have your hot water or hot milk or hot water/milk, add the mix in and let it seep for as long as your little heart desires. Add half a spoonful of honey and a SMALL drop of vanilla extract. This stuff goes a long way, ladies and gentlemen. Do not abuse it. As a measurement tactic, I’ll often pour an amount equal to the size of the nail of my pinky into the cap, and then into the tea mug. Finally, a “dash” of cinnamon (whatever that means) or whatever other spice you like for your tea. And voila! A homemade better-than-Starbucks Chai Tea Laté! Alas, I do not have a picture to share with you, so I encourage you to use your imagination of what your über delish drink is going to look like (you can use the above picture for reference). I can, however, show you what you will most often catch me drinking my tea in… Thanks to my friend Ashley for the kick-ass mug. You're the best. And incase you were confused, yes, I am the world's best mom. If you know me, you will understand this. Stay Classy Valley,
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