Caramel-Chai Tea Latte

Name: Caramel-Chai Tea Latte
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups water; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 10 chai-flavored black tea bags; 1/3 cup caramel flavoring syrup; Sweetened whipped cream and hot caramel ice cream topping, optional

Inspired by the spicy chai drinks served at coffee shops, I whipped up a caramel-drizzled latte I can enjoy at home anytime. —Katelyn Kelly, Perryville, Maryland

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups whole milk
10 chai-flavored black tea bags
1/3 cup caramel flavoring syrup
Sweetened whipped cream and hot caramel ice cream topping, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add tea bags. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; continue steeping, covered, 5 minutes.
Squeeze excess liquid from all tea bags into tea; discard tea bags. Stir in caramel syrup. If desired, top servings with whipped cream and caramel topping.