Delicious Almost Instant Chai
Warm your soul with a comforting cup of *Delicious Almost Instant Chai*, a quick and easy take on the classic spiced tea. Ready in just 7 minutes, this aromatic beverage blends the robust richness of black tea with the warm, earthy flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Simmered with whole milk (or your favorite plant-based alternative) and sweetened to taste, this recipe is both customizable and effortlessly satisfying. Perfect for chilly mornings or cozy evenings, this single-serving chai is a must-try for tea lovers seeking an authentic yet time-efficient experience. Indulge in the spice-infused goodness of this homemade chai—the ultimate way to elevate your tea routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 piece black tea bag
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of milk. Heat over medium heat until it starts to steam but does not boil.
Add the black tea bag, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger, and ground cloves to the saucepan. Stir to combine the spices.
Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes to allow the tea and spices to infuse.
Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar (or more to taste) and stir until dissolved.
Remove the tea bag and strain the chai through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug to remove any spice particles.
Serve hot, and enjoy your almost instant chai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 335 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.
