Herbal Chai Tea
Warm up your senses with this aromatic Herbal Chai Tea, a cozy infusion of traditional spices and bold tea flavors perfect for any time of day. Crafted with a medley of warming ingredients like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and fennel seeds, this spiced tea is brewed to perfection, releasing an irresistible depth of flavor. Black tea or your favorite herbal blend adds richness, while a splash of milk—dairy or plant-based—creates a creamy, comforting finish. Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey, or your preferred sweetener and enjoy it as a soothing solo treat or paired with light snacks. Ready in just 20 minutes, this invigorating drink serves four, making it the ultimate recipe for gatherings or relaxing moments. Detoxifying and delightfully fragrant, this homemade chai tea is as much a sensory experience as it is a delicious beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 6 pods Cardamom pods
- 5 pieces Cloves
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 8 pieces Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons Loose-leaf black tea (or herbal tea blend)
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar, honey, or sweetener of choice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods (lightly crushed), cloves, sliced ginger, peppercorns, and fennel seeds to the boiling water.
Lower the heat and let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Add the loose-leaf tea (or herbal tea blend) to the saucepan and let it steep for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Pour in the milk and increase the heat slightly until the mixture is just about to boil. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.
Sweeten the tea with sugar, honey, or your sweetener of choice, adjusting to taste, and stir until dissolved.
Strain the chai tea through a fine-mesh sieve into individual cups or a teapot to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Herbal Chai Tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*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.
