• Make the chai spice mix: In a small bowl, whisk together all the chai spice ingredients (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper). Transfer to a spice container.
• Make the tea: In a small saucepan over medium high heat, whisk together 2 cups of oat milk, 1 teaspoon of the chai spice mix, and the tea bags and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to rest for 1 minute. Remove tea bags with a slotted spoon. Pour into 2 small mugs (or one large 16 oz mug).

Froth the milk

• Option 1 - Mason Jar and Microwave: To a mason jar, add the remaining ½ cup milk and maple syrup. Tightly screw the lid onto the mason jar and shake for 30-60 seconds. Remove the lid (very important!) and place into the microwave for 30 seconds on high to stabilize the foam (otherwise it will collapse into itself). Repeat as necessary.
• Option 2 - Hand Frother: Rinse the saucepan after steeping the tea in the milk. Add the remaining ½ cup milk and maple syrup. Heat the milk until small bubbles start to form around the outter edge. It should be hot to the touch but not quite simmering (about 150 °F / 65°C).
• Using a hand frother, add heated milk to a tall container and froth milk for about 20 seconds. Note: You can also use a french press to froth milk by pumping the milk 20 or so times, however it's a bit trickier with oat milk as opposed to cow's milk and you may need to use 1 cup to get enough foam.
• Add frothed milk to the latte: Pour the milk and foam evenly between the mugs (or into 1 mug). Sprinkle with additional chai spices and serve.