Butter Cookie Chai Latte

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cool time: 1 hour

Makes: 2 lattes

Ingredients:

-1 oz brown sugar and butter syrup

-3 oz tazo chai tea concentrate (or 2 chai tea bags)

-7oz oat milk of choice

-ice

Brown sugar and butter syrup:

-4 tbsp lightly packed brown sugar

-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

-1 tbsp unsalted butter (can use 1/2 tbsp if desired)

-6 tbsp water

-1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. If using tea bags, let them steep in water for about 8-10 minutes while you make your syrup.

2. Otherwise, add brown sugar syrup, concentrate and oat milk to a large glass and stir together.

3. Top with ice and enjoy!

To make the brown sugar and butter syrup:

-In a small frying pan or pot on the stove, add the syrup ingredients and heat on medium-high heat, whisking to combine. Once it starts simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3-5 minutes stirring frequently, until sugar has completely dissolved and syrup has thickened just slightly. Remove from the heat and let it cool for about 1 hour.

Vegan note: use vegan butter

Lactose note: oat milk is a great alternative but you can use any dairy-free milk of your choice.

Allergen note: if allergic to any ingredient, use alternatives that work well for you. This recipe also works with coffee if you need to.