Making your Homemade Christmas Chai Latte is straightforward when you follow these steps:

1. Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add Spices: Stir in the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and grated ginger, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add Tea: Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the black tea bags or loose black tea. Steep for about 5 minutes.
4. Sweeten: Add brown sugar to taste during the tea steeping process.
5. Incorporate Milk: Return the saucepan to low heat. Add the 2 cups of milk and gently heat until warm, stirring to combine.
6. Strain Mixture: Strain the chai latte mixture through a fine mesh sieve into mugs. Discard the spices and tea bags.
7. Froth Milk (Optional): If desired, froth some additional milk for a creamier texture.
8. Serve: Top each latte with whipped cream or frothed milk, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.

By following these steps, you’ll create a delicious and heartwarming Homemade Christmas Chai Latte that will enchant anyone who tries it!