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Gingerbread Chai Coffee

A cozy coffee drink combining bold coffee, spiced chai, and classic gingerbread flavors for the ultimate fall and winter beverage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Coffee & Chai Base
  • 2 cups strong brewed coffee
  • 2 bags chai tea
  • 1 cup milk any kind
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Coffee maker or espresso machine
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Brew strong coffee and set aside.
  2. Heat water and steep chai tea bags for 5 minutes; remove bags.
  3. Whisk brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into the chai over low heat.
  4. Add milk and heat gently until warm, stirring constantly.
  5. Divide coffee between mugs and top with gingerbread chai mixture.
  6. Stir, garnish as desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and spice levels to taste. Use oat milk for a dairy-free version.