Spiced Tea
Warm your soul with this aromatic Spiced Tea recipe, a comforting blend of black tea, fragrant spices, and creamy milk, perfect for any time of day. Infused with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fresh ginger, this flavorful brew delivers a delightful balance of warmth and spice, complemented by a hint of sweetness from sugar or honey. Whether you use traditional dairy or a non-dairy alternative, this velvety chai-inspired tea is ready in just 20 minutes and serves four. Enjoy it as a soothing afternoon pick-me-up or pair it with your favorite snacks for a cozy treat. Ideal for tea lovers, this spiced beverage is a must-try for anyone seeking both flavor and comfort in a single cup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves (or 4 black tea bags)
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 5 pieces Black peppercorns (optional)
- 1 cup Whole milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger slices, and black peppercorns (if using) to the water.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the spices for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Stir in the black tea leaves (or add the tea bags) and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust steeping time based on desired tea strength.
Add the milk to the saucepan and increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Sweeten the tea with sugar or honey according to taste, stirring to dissolve.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into cups or a teapot to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve the spiced tea hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 146 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 446 mg | 9% | |
*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.
