Chai Tea Blend
Warm your senses with an aromatic, homemade Chai Tea Blend that brings the authentic flavors of traditional spiced tea right to your kitchen. This recipe combines robust loose-leaf black tea—choose Assam or Darjeeling for the best flavor—with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon sticks, green cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise, perfectly balanced with a hint of dried ginger, freshly grated nutmeg, and black peppercorns. Toasting the spices enhances their natural oils, creating a fragrant and flavorful mix that's easy to prepare and stays fresh for up to three months. Whether you prefer it simmered in water or creamy milk, sweetened with honey or sugar, this versatile blend promises a cozy cup of chai in under 10 minutes. Perfect for homemade lattes or an afternoon tea ritual, this spiced tea blend is a must-try for tea enthusiasts and lovers of bold, warming flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Black tea leaves (loose leaf, Assam or Darjeeling preferred)
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 10 pods Green cardamom pods
- 8 whole Cloves
- 6 whole Black peppercorns
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (dried, grated, or sliced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly grated or in pieces)
Instructions
1. Start by lightly crushing the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle. This will help release their flavors.
2. In a small dry pan, toast the crushed spices along with the star anise over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, or until they become fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
3. Allow the toasted spices to cool completely before proceeding.
4. Once cool, combine the toasted spices with the black tea leaves, dried ginger, and grated nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
5. Stir everything together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
6. Store the chai tea blend in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dark place. The blend will stay fresh for up to 3 months.
7. To brew a cup of chai tea, use 1 teaspoon of the blend per cup of water or milk. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, strain, and sweeten with honey or sugar as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9% | |
*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.
