Blood Orange Chai Tea Latte Recipe – An easy, dairy-free drink made with chai tea, fresh blood orange juice, and vanilla. A sweet and spicy beverage to warm you up this winter!
Hello friends!
I’m a little early this month because it’s time for the Recipe Redux gathering. The theme is New Year, New Ingredient: introduce a new (or new-to-you) ingredient you’ve discovered recently and show how you use it in a healthy recipe.
I’ve always enjoyed exploring seasonal and regional foods, which is why I couldn’t resist trying escargots while I was in France. Back in Maine they’re rare, but winter citrus is everywhere. This season I’ve enjoyed grapefruit and clementines, and one citrus variety in particular has stolen my heart: blood oranges.
At work we introduce a new fruit or vegetable to kids each month. January was citrus, and many kids had seen ordinary navels but few had tasted blood oranges. After that first bite I was hooked. I enjoy them fresh, but I also wanted to pair their bright, sweet-tart flavor with something warm and spiced—chai tea lattes are one of my winter favorites. The result: a blood orange chai tea latte that balances warm chai spices with the tangy sweetness of fresh blood orange juice.
Money-Saving Tips for this Blood Orange Chai Tea Latte:
- Buy on sale. Blood oranges are frequently discounted in winter—stock up when you find a deal.
- Choose refrigerated almond milk. Almond milk in the refrigerated section is often cheaper and may contain fewer preservatives than shelf-stable cartons.
Blood Orange Chai Tea Latte
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- Author: Sinful Nutrition
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 latte
Description
Bright, warming, and dairy-free: this blood orange chai tea latte blends brewed chai with fresh blood orange juice, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, vanilla extract, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. It’s a cozy, slightly tangy treat for cold days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 chai tea bags
- ¼ cup fresh blood orange juice
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (use maple for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for topping
Instructions
- Pour the boiling water into a large mug over the chai tea bags. Let steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags.
- Stir the blood orange juice into the brewed chai.
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Microwave the milk mixture on high for about one minute, until hot but not boiling.
- Optional: froth the warm almond milk with a milk frother for foam.
- Pour the warmed milk into the chai and orange mixture, stir gently, and dust the top with cinnamon. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Beverages, Drinks
- Method: boil
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
I should have named this what my students would call it—a “vampire latte.” They always come up with the funniest names.
Enjoy this sweet-and-spicy spin on a classic chai latte at home. It’s a simple way to add seasonal citrus brightness to your warm drinks.
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Now brew a cup, sip, and explore other new-ingredient recipes while you enjoy your latte.
Make it a great day!
Have you ever tried a blood orange?
What new ingredient are you loving lately?