WHITE CHOCOLATE
Chai Latte perfect for chilly fall days and nights TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse
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t’s sweater-weather season, which means it’s time to curl up in a blanket or by the fire with a hot drink. If you like a chai latte and a hot chocolate, this drink is a perfect combination of the two. Whole milk makes it extra creamy but it could be made with skim or 2%.
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November 2021
CHAI WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE Serves 2
• 2 cups whole milk • 3 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped • 2 chai tea bags • Whipped cream, optional for topping • Ground cinnamon, optional for topping 1. Heat milk in a small pot over medium heat. Once bubbles start to form, turn off heat and add tea bags. 2. Let tea bags steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Press the tea bags between a spoon and the side of the pot to wring any liquid from it and dispose of the bags. 3. Return pan to medium heat. Add white chocolate and stir until melted. 4. Divide between two 8-ounce mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired. Adapted from bakingmischief.com
