Iced Chai Tea
Cool down with the bold and aromatic flavors of this homemade Iced Chai Tea, a refreshing twist on the classic spiced drink. Infused with a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and star anise, this chilled beverage delivers a delightful balance of earthy black tea and creamy milk. Sweetened to your taste and served over ice, it's the perfect pick-me-up for hot days or whenever you crave something both soothing and invigorating. With easy step-by-step instructions, this iced chai tea comes together in under 15 minutes (plus chilling time) and is fully customizable with your choice of milk or sweetener. Whether you're an iced chai enthusiast or looking to elevate your tea game, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods Cardamom pods
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 6 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 piece Star anise
- 1 inch (sliced) Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Add 2 cups of water to a medium-sized pot and bring it to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add the black tea bags, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, star anise, and sliced ginger to the pot.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the mixture steep for 5-7 minutes to allow the spices and tea to infuse.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar (or adjust to taste) until dissolved.
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the tea into a heat-safe container using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the tea bags and spices.
Allow the strained tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill completely (approximately 1-2 hours).
Once chilled, fill two glasses with ice cubes, pouring about half a cup of tea into each glass.
Top each glass with ½ cup of milk for a creamy texture and gently stir to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced chai tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 147 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*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.
