Spiced Gingerbread Chai Coffee That Feels Like Fall

Some drinks don’t just warm your hands — they warm your entire mood. Spiced Gingerbread Chai Coffee is one of those drinks. It blends the bold richness of coffee with the aromatic spices of chai and the nostalgic sweetness of gingerbread, creating a cup that tastes like crisp leaves, cozy sweaters, and quiet autumn mornings.

This drink is perfect when you want something more exciting than plain coffee but not as heavy as a dessert. The spices awaken the senses, the gingerbread notes bring gentle sweetness, and the coffee keeps everything grounded and energizing. It’s ideal for fall mornings, holiday afternoons, or slow evenings when you want comfort without effort.

What makes this recipe special is how balanced it is. Nothing overpowers anything else — the coffee remains bold, the chai spices are warming rather than sharp, and the gingerbread flavor feels familiar and nostalgic instead of overly sweet.

Why You’ll Love This Drink

1. Coffee + Chai = Perfect Harmony
Bold meets cozy.

2. Gingerbread Flavor Without Syrups
Naturally spiced and homemade.

3. Customizable Sweetness
Adjust to taste with honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup.

4. Café-Quality at Home
No special equipment needed.

5. Perfect for Fall & Winter
Holiday-ready and comforting.

INGREDIENTS

• Brewed coffee
• Milk
• Black tea (chai-style)
• Ground ginger
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cloves
• Ground nutmeg
• Brown sugar
• Molasses
• Vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brew a strong cup of coffee and set aside.
2. Steep black tea in hot water with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
3. In a small saucepan, warm milk over low heat.
4. Stir in brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla until dissolved.
5. Combine brewed coffee and spiced chai tea in a mug.
6. Pour in the gingerbread milk mixture and stir gently.
7. Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle with cinnamon.
8. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Spiced Gingerbread Chai Coffee

A cozy fall-inspired drink combining bold coffee, warming chai spices, and sweet gingerbread flavor for the perfect seasonal cup.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American, Seasonal

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Coffee & Chai Base

• 1 cup brewed coffee strong
• 1 cup water hot
• 1 bag black tea

Gingerbread Milk

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp molasses
• 0.25 tsp ground ginger
• 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Coffee maker
• Whisk or spoon

Method

 

1. Brew coffee and steep black tea with spices.
2. Warm milk in a saucepan over low heat.
3. Stir in brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla.
4. Combine coffee and chai tea in mugs.
5. Pour gingerbread milk into mugs and stir.
6. Top with whipped cream or cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Use oat or almond milk for a dairy-free version. Adjust sweetness to taste.