Spice Tea
Warm up your senses with this aromatic and soothing Spice Tea, a comforting blend of black tea and warming spices that’s perfect for any time of the year. Infused with cinnamon, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, fresh ginger, and a hint of black peppercorns, this flavorful tea delivers a balanced mix of zesty, earthy, and sweet notes. Easily customizable with milk for a touch of creaminess and sweetened with sugar or honey to suit your taste, this spiced beverage will transport you to serenity in just 15 minutes. Ideal for cozy mornings or as a relaxing evening treat, this recipe serves four and is as simple to prepare as it is satisfying. Make your own homemade masala chai-inspired tea and enjoy the delightful aroma and taste of freshly brewed spices.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (or 4 tea bags)
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 4 pods green cardamom pods (crushed)
- 3 pieces cloves
- 1 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
- 5 pieces black peppercorns (crushed)
- 1 cup milk (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (to taste)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the black tea leaves, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, sliced ginger, and crushed black peppercorns.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse into the water.
If desired, add 1 cup of milk to the saucepan and continue to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Sweeten the tea by adding sugar or honey to taste, stirring until dissolved.
Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy your aromatic and flavorful spice tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*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.
