Butterscotch Chai Hot
Indulge in the cozy, caramel-kissed flavors of Butterscotch Chai Hot, a luxurious twist on traditional chai tea that's perfect for warming up chilly days. This recipe blends robust loose-leaf black tea with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, creating a rich and comforting base. The star ingredient, creamy butterscotch sauce, adds a velvety sweetness, while a hint of vanilla enhances the flavor profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, this decadent beverage can be garnished with whipped cream, a drizzle of butterscotch or caramel, and a sprinkle of butterscotch chips for an extra special touch. Treat yourself to a sip-worthy combination of spice and sweetness that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for fall evenings or anytime you crave a flavorful pick-me-up.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Loose-leaf black tea (or 2 tea bags)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 3 whole Cloves
- 4 tablespoons Butterscotch sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (optional)
- as desired Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- as desired Butterscotch chips or caramel drizzle (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and water. Heat over medium heat until steam begins to rise, but do not let it boil.
Add the loose-leaf black tea (or tea bags), cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. If using tea bags, gently press them with a spoon to release more flavor.
Strain the chai mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or pitcher to remove tea leaves and spices. Return the liquid to the saucepan.
Stir in the butterscotch sauce, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar (if using). Heat the mixture on low, stirring constantly, until the butterscotch sauce is fully dissolved and the drink is evenly heated.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or butterscotch sauce.
Pour the Butterscotch Chai Hot into mugs, and top with whipped cream, a drizzle of butterscotch sauce or caramel, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or butterscotch chips if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this warm, spiced delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 750 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
