Real Chai Tea Concentrate
Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of authentic spiced tea with this Real Chai Tea Concentrate recipe. Crafted by simmering a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, fresh ginger, and black peppercorns, this rich concentrate infuses every cup with warmth and depth. Black tea bags enhance the robustness, while a hint of vanilla and a touch of honey or sugar add the perfect layer of sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 25 minutes and yields a batch that's ready to combine with steamed milk or water for a cozy chai latte or iced tea. Ideal for meal prep, the concentrate can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it a versatile and budget-friendly option for chai lovers. Whether you're craving a morning pick-me-up or a soothing evening treat, this customizable chai tea concentrate is your go-to for café-quality comfort at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 10 pods Cardamom pods
- 8 whole Cloves
- 2 pods Star anise
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 4 bags Black tea
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (adjust to taste) Honey or sugar
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
While waiting for the water to boil, slightly crush the cardamom pods using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns.
Simmer the spices for 10 minutes to release their flavors.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
Strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container to remove the spices and tea bags.
Let the chai concentrate cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
To serve, mix the concentrate with equal parts steamed milk or water. Adjust sweetness if needed, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 472 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.
