Spiced Chai Tea
Cozy up with a cup of homemade Spiced Chai Tea, a fragrant and comforting beverage that brings the flavors of India to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe combines the robust flavor of black tea with a symphony of warming spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, and ginger, all simmered to perfection. A touch of black peppercorns adds a subtle kick, while milk (dairy or plant-based) lends creaminess to the brew. Sweeten it to your liking and enhance the flavor with a hint of vanilla for an extra indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, this aromatic chai tea is perfect for chilly mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or as an after-dinner treat. Serve it hot and savor every sip of this richly spiced, aromatic tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons (or bags) Black tea leaves or tea bags
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods (slightly crushed) Cardamom pods
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 whole Star anise
- 1 inch piece (sliced) Ginger
- 5 whole Black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons (to taste) Sugar or sweetener of choice
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns to the water. Simmer the spices for 3-4 minutes to release their flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the saucepan. Let the tea steep for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil over.
Sweeten the chai with 2 tablespoons of sugar or your preferred sweetener. Adjust the sweetness to taste.
Add 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract (if using) for an extra layer of flavor.
Strain the chai tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or directly into serving cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve the spiced chai tea hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 145 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*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.
