Coconut Chai
Indulge in the creamy, spiced goodness of Coconut Chai, a comforting twist on traditional chai tea. This aromatic beverage blends the bold flavors of black tea and classic chai spices—cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns—with the rich, velvety texture of coconut milk. Sweetened to taste and optionally enhanced with a hint of vanilla and nutmeg, this dairy-free chai is perfect for cozy mornings or relaxing evenings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this warm, soothing drink is a delightful balance of spiciness and creaminess, making it an ideal choice for tea lovers looking to explore something unique. Serve it steaming hot and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon for the perfect finishing touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1.5 cups Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (peeled and sliced)
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods (slightly crushed)
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 6 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 pinch Ground nutmeg (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 2-3 minutes to release their flavors.
Stir in the black tea leaves (or tea bags) and steep for 2 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and sugar to the saucepan, stirring well to combine.
Increase the heat slightly and let the mixture gently simmer (do not boil) for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
If using nutmeg and vanilla extract, add them now and stir to incorporate.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into serving cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve the Coconut Chai warm, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*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.
