Creamy Spiced Tea
Cozy up with a warm cup of Creamy Spiced Tea, a delightful blend of bold black tea, aromatic spices, and creamy milk for the ultimate comfort drink. This recipe combines cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fresh ginger to create a rich, fragrant tea that’s perfect for chilly mornings or soothing evening moments. With just a touch of sweetness from sugar or honey and an optional sprinkle of nutmeg for added warmth, this tea is both indulgent and easy to make in under 15 minutes. Ideal for tea lovers seeking a homemade variation of chai, this spiced tea is versatile and can be enjoyed with traditional dairy or a milk alternative of your choice. Serve it hot and let its velvety texture and aromatic flavors brighten your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1 cup Whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar or honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods (slightly crushed to release flavor), cloves, and grated ginger to the boiling water. Let the spices steep for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, then add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) and simmer for another 2 minutes, allowing the tea to infuse with the spices.
Pour in 1 cup of milk and stir well. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add sugar or honey to taste, stirring until completely dissolved. Simmer for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Strain the tea into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg on top for an optional aromatic touch.
Serve hot and enjoy your creamy spiced tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 133 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
