Chai Concentrate Mix
Transform your tea time into a sensory journey with this homemade Chai Concentrate Mix, a fragrant blend of traditional warming spices and rich black tea. Infused with cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, star anise, cloves, and fresh ginger, this recipe captures the bold, aromatic essence of authentic chai. Sweetened naturally with honey and sugar and enhanced with a touch of vanilla, this concentrate is as versatile as it is flavorful. Easily prepared in just 25 minutes, this recipe yields enough concentrate for up to eight servings. Simply mix it with your favorite milk—hot or iced—for a comforting chai latte that’s perfect for any season. Ideal for make-ahead prep, this chai concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing you to enjoy café-quality chai at home anytime. Keywords: homemade chai concentrate, chai spices, chai latte, easy chai recipe, iced chai.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pieces star anise
- 8 pieces cardamom pods
- 10 pieces whole black peppercorns
- 1 inch (sliced) fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and sliced ginger.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and let them steep in the hot liquid for 5 minutes. Cover the pan to trap the heat.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the tea bags and spices by straining the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl or pitcher.
Stir in the vanilla extract, honey, and granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Let the chai concentrate cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a clean, airtight container or bottle. Store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To serve, mix equal parts of chai concentrate and your choice of milk (dairy or non-dairy). Heat the mixture for a hot chai latte or pour it over ice for a refreshing iced chai.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*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.
