Dairy-Free Masala Chai
Warm up your day with a comforting cup of Dairy-Free Masala Chai, a perfectly spiced beverage that’s vegan-friendly and bursting with aromatic flavor. This recipe swaps traditional dairy for creamy unsweetened almond milk, making it ideal for those seeking a plant-based option. Infused with bold black tea leaves and a medley of potent spices—like fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise—this chai is naturally sweetened with maple syrup or agave nectar for a hint of indulgence. Ready in just 20 minutes, this soothing drink is perfect for cozy mornings or as a delightful mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you're a chai aficionado or new to spiced teas, this dairy-free twist is sure to elevate your tea ritual.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves
- 1 inch Fresh ginger root
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces Whole cloves
- 4 pieces Cardamom pods
- 4 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 piece Star anise
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or agave nectar
Instructions
Begin by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
While the water is heating, peel and thinly slice a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root.
Add the fresh ginger slices, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, 4 cardamom pods, 4 black peppercorns, and 1 star anise to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 10 minutes to release their flavors, stirring occasionally.
Once the spices have infused the water, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, in a separate saucepan, gently heat 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk over low heat until warm. Do not boil.
Strain the spiced tea mixture through a fine sieve to remove the spices and tea leaves, then return the liquid to the saucepan.
Stir in the warmed almond milk and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or agave nectar to sweeten.
Heat the chai on low until it's warm, making sure not to let it boil.
Pour the dairy-free masala chai into serving cups and enjoy it hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*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.
