Apple Vanilla Chai Latte 🍎🫖🍂

I have always loved making things from scratch at home. It feels more natural, more comforting, and more connected to the season than buying something in a paper cup. This apple vanilla chai latte came together on a quiet afternoon when I wanted a drink that felt cozy and grounding, using simple ingredients I already had in my kitchen.

The idea was to take the flavors I love in chai and bring in the warmth of apples and cinnamon. After letting everything simmer slowly on the stove, the result was a soft, spiced drink that felt rich but still light, naturally sweetened with honey and finished with a touch of creamy vanilla. It is the kind of recipe that makes your whole home smell like fall while reminding you how simple comfort can be.

Apple Vanilla Chai Latte Recipe

Servings: 2–3 mugs

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 3 vanilla chai tea bags

• 2 red apples, sliced

• 2–3 cinnamon sticks

• Honey, to taste

• Vanilla dairy free creamer or milk of choice

Instructions

1. In a medium pot, combine the apple slices, cinnamon sticks, honey, and 3 cups of water.

2. Add the vanilla chai tea bags.

3. Simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, letting the apples soften and the flavors deepen into a dark caramel color.

4. Remove the tea bags and strain out the apple slices if you prefer a smoother drink.

5. Pour into mugs and top with vanilla creamer. Add extra honey if you like it sweeter.

Cozy Serving Ideas ✨

• Enjoy in the afternoon while the sun begins to set and the air cools.

• Pair with something homemade, like apple cake or pumpkin bread.

• Serve in your favorite mug and sprinkle cinnamon on top for a simple but thoughtful finish.

For me, it is not about trying to recreate what a coffee shop might serve, but about slowing down and making something beautiful at home. This apple vanilla chai latte feels like autumn in a cup, and it is one I know I will return to again and again.

Let me know if you end up making this autumn tea, what you think of it, by tagging me in your photos on Instagram! Would love to connect https://www.instagram.com/_sincerelylovely/