Hot Chai Tea with Almonds on the Side
Indulge in a cozy moment with this Hot Chai Tea with Almonds on the Side, a perfect fusion of warm, spiced tea and nutty goodness. This aromatic beverage is brewed with black tea leaves and an enticing blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fresh ginger, and black peppercorns, creating a deeply fragrant and flavorful experience. Simmered to perfection with creamy whole milk or your favorite plant-based alternative, this chai tea strikes a delicate balance of spice and richness. Sweeten it with honey or sugar to suit your taste, and enjoy it alongside a handful of roasted almonds for a satisfying snack. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for chilly mornings or as a calming treat to wind down your day. Perfect for chai lovers searching for a warming, spiced beverage paired with a wholesome snack, this recipe is as delightful as it is easy to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 teaspoons Black tea leaves
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
- 5 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 handful Roasted almonds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Crush the cardamom pods slightly to release their flavor. Add them, along with the cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and sliced ginger, to the boiling water.
Let the spices simmer for 5 minutes, allowing their flavors to infuse into the water.
Add the black tea leaves to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the milk. Allow it to heat gently without boiling for 5 minutes.
Strain the chai tea through a fine-mesh strainer into cups or mugs, discarding the tea leaves and spices.
Sweeten the tea with sugar or honey to taste, if desired.
Serve hot with a small bowl of roasted almonds on the side for snacking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*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.
