Description
Indian Masala Chai Ghost Latte is a festive and spooky twist on the classic Indian masala chai, combining aromatic spices with creamy milk, sweetened and topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and ghost-shaped marshmallows for a delightful Halloween treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Beverage Base
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1 cup whole milk (or any milk alternative)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Flavorings and Toppings
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
- Ghost-shaped marshmallows (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Water and Brew Tea: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the black tea leaves and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to brew a strong tea. If using tea bags, steep them for 5 minutes and then remove.
- Add Spices and Sugar: Stir in the sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground cloves. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the tea thoroughly.
- Add Milk and Heat: Pour in the milk and heat the mixture until just steaming, but avoid boiling. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Strain the Tea: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into mugs, discarding the tea leaves or tea bags for a smooth drink.
- Add Toppings: Top each latte with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the whipped cream to create a spooky, decorative effect.
- Garnish: Place ghost-shaped marshmallows on top of the whipped cream for a fun and festive Halloween-themed presentation.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference or substitute with a sweetener of choice.
- Any milk alternative like almond, soy, or oat milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
- For stronger spice flavor, lightly toast whole spices before grinding.
- Make sure to not boil the milk to prevent curdling and maintain a creamy texture.
- Ghost-shaped marshmallows add a fun visual but can be replaced with any marshmallows or omitted if preferred.
