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As I’ve mentioned before, I love tea. I grew up drinking hot tea thanks to my Mom, usually some nice sleepy time tea and honey.  However, my love of tea was taken to new heights when I discovered the Chai Tea lattes at coffee shops a few years ago. It’s officially my favorite tea ever.  But, spending $3.00 on a cup of tea is ridiculous to do often so I usually just drink chai tea at home.  But, ya know, it’s just not as good. Something was missing.

Until, I realized. DUH! It’s milk.  I experimented today with only a little bit of boiling water and the rest of my mug with warm milk to defuse my tea (I used double spice chai for more flavor). When it was heated, I added vanilla creamer and lots of Xylitol to sweeten in. It was heavenly and I, of course, was thrilled with myself.  It tasted just like what I could buy at the local shop, but better, because it saves me money and I don’t have to go out to get it anymore.

Sure, it may have been an obvious thing. Lattes…milk…duh…but I was excited and had to share in case I have chai tea latte lovers as readers, too.