Easy Tea Less Chai
Indulge in the aromatic warmth of *Easy Tea Less Chai*, a comforting spice-infused drink that's perfect for tea-free chai lovers. This quick and simple recipe blends creamy milk with the bold flavors of fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and a touch of black peppercorns for a luscious, caffeine-free alternative to traditional chai. Naturally sweetened with sugar or your favorite sweetener and optionally enhanced with vanilla extract, this cozy beverage comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quiet mornings or relaxing evenings. Serve it steaming hot and savor every sip of this aromatic delight, perfect for anyone seeking a flavorful twist on chai without the tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoons Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 3 pods Green cardamom pods
- 2 whole Cloves
- 3 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoons Sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine water with grated ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes to release the flavors of the spices.
Add the milk to the saucepan and stir gently. Reduce the heat to low and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Add sugar (or your preferred sweetener) and stir until dissolved. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to blend the flavors.
Optionally, stir in the vanilla extract for a hint of sweetness and warmth.
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into serving cups to remove the spices.
Serve hot and enjoy your soothing Tea Less Chai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 207 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 845 mg | 18% | |
*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.
