Cardamom-Vanilla Tea Latte

Recipe by Lori of Foxes Love Lemons

The spicy, herbal and citrusy flavors of cardamom blend with vanilla, black tea and milk in this homemade take on a chai tea latte.

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

4 whole cardamom pods, smashed

1/2 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise

2 cups (16 ounces) lowfat milk

2 black tea bags (regular or decaf)

Directions

In small pot, stir together cardamom, vanilla bean and milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 2 minutes.

Strain milk mixture through fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Return mixture to pot; use immersion blender or milk frother to whip milk until foamy.

Divide frothed milk between mugs or tea cups; add 1 tea bag to each mug. Steep 2 minutes before serving.