Chocolate Chai Tea
Indulge in the cozy warmth of homemade Chocolate Chai Tea, a delightful fusion of rich cocoa, bold black tea, and fragrant spices. This recipe combines warming cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and fresh ginger to create a symphony of flavors, perfectly balanced by creamy whole milk and a touch of vanilla. A hint of sweetness enhances the chocolatey depth, while optional whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings add a luxurious finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for two servings, this spiced chocolate tea is an irresistible treat for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings. Discover the perfect blend of comfort and indulgence with this easy-to-make chocolate chai recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 bags Black tea bags or loose black tea
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 unit Cinnamon stick
- 3 pods Cardamom pods (crushed slightly)
- 3 units Cloves
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (thinly sliced or grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- optional Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- optional Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, fresh ginger, and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
Reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags (or loose tea). Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the tea is strong but not overly bitter.
Stir in the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar (or your preferred sweetener). Whisk the mixture gently to dissolve the cocoa powder, and bring it to a gentle simmer again, being careful not to let it boil over.
Once the milk mixture is warmed through and well combined, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the vanilla extract and stir to incorporate.
Strain the mixture into mugs using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the tea bags, spices, and any solid pieces.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and garnish with dark chocolate shavings for an extra indulgent touch.
Serve hot and enjoy your cozy cup of Chocolate Chai Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 218 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1016 mg | 22% | |
*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.
