Paleo Iced Chai
Indulge in the refreshing and naturally spiced flavors of this Paleo Iced Chai, a dairy-free twist on the classic iced chai tea. Perfectly brewed with a fragrant blend of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and star anise, this recipe is steeped to perfection with black tea for a bold flavor base. Sweetened naturally with honey and complemented by creamy unsweetened coconut milk, every sip is smooth and satisfying. Finished with a hint of vanilla extract and poured over ice, this paleo-friendly beverage is ideal for a cooling treat that’s free of refined sugars and dairy. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this iced chai is a guilt-free way to enjoy a café-worthy refreshment at home. Perfect for summer gatherings or a midday pick-me-up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Whole cloves
- 3 Cardamom pods
- 3 Black peppercorns
- 1 inch Ginger, fresh and sliced
- 1 Star anise
- 2 Black tea bags
- 1 cup Coconut milk, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, ginger slices, and star anise to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags to the saucepan, allowing them to steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and strain the chai mixture to remove the spices.
In a separate bowl, whisk the coconut milk with honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine the spiced tea with the coconut milk mixture and stir well.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the Paleo iced chai over the ice.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, spiced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*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.
