Apple Cider Chai Latte

How about another warm fall drink to start your Sunday?? Last week I made a Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte and it was great – apparently you all thought so as well! I need a warm drink this morning and had some freshly juiced apples so I thought we’d give it a try! Grab a mug, pour some of this delicious latte and have a quiet moment to yourself (or do like I did and try to tune out your kids for a couple seconds!).

½ cup almond milk

½ cup strong brewed chai tea
¼ cup fresh apple juice (not from concentrate!)
1 tsp honey
½ tsp cinnamon
Whipped topping, if desired
Apple pie spice, if desired

• In a saucepan, combine milk, tea, juice, honey and cinnamon and bring to boiling.
• Cook for a couple minutes and let cool.
• Once tea has cooled slightly, pour into a mug.
• Top with whipped topping and a sprinkle of apple pie spice if desired. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

How about a recipe for a great fall morning drink? I woke up this morning to a cool 50°F and rain. We also have soccer games today that were not cancelled. I’m sure glad I decided to whip this drink up this morning as I needed a warm start to the day! I don’t drink a lot of coffee but I get tired of plain tea all of the time. This turned out perfect! Enjoy! This makes about two small servings or one  big one!

1 cup almond milk (I used unsweetened vanilla)

½ cup chai tea concentrate (Store bought or homemade-see below)
1 tsp pumpkin puree
½ tsp honey
¼ tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
whipped topping, if desired

• In a small blender (I used my Magic Bullet), blend together milk, tea, pumpkin, honey and cinnamon. Blend for about 45 seconds or until drink is smooth.
• Warm the drink mixture either on the stove or in the microwave to desired temperature.
• Pour into a coffee mug, add whipped topping and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice if desired.

 

CHAI TEA CONCENTRATE

½ cup water

1 Chai tea bag

• Heat water in a small saucepan, add tea bag and steep for about 10 minutes or until tea is very strong.