Dairy-Free Iced Chai
Cool down and spice up your day with this Dairy-Free Iced Chai—an irresistible fusion of bold black tea, aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise, and a touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup. This homemade chai strikes the perfect balance between creamy and refreshing thanks to unsweetened almond milk, making it the ultimate plant-based alternative to traditional iced chai lattes. Crafted in under 30 minutes, this dairy-free delight is a fantastic summer beverage that’s as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Serve over ice for a chilled treat that showcases vibrant flavors and a smooth, silky texture. Perfect for tea lovers seeking a healthier and allergen-friendly spin on a classic chai latte!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Loose leaf black tea
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 3 pieces Cardamom pods
- 1 piece Star anise
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, pour 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the loose leaf black tea, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and freshly sliced ginger to the simmering water.
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for about 10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse their flavors into the water.
After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup.
Strain the tea mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Allow the chai tea to cool to room temperature. This can be sped up by placing the pitcher in the refrigerator.
Once cooled, fill two glasses with ice cubes.
Pour 1/2 cup of the strained chai tea into each glass over the ice cubes.
Top up each glass with 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk.
Stir gently to mix the chai with the almond milk, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 5% | |
*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.
