Spiced Vanilla Chai
Cozy up with a steaming cup of Spiced Vanilla Chai, a homemade twist on the classic Indian-inspired tea blend. Infused with the warming flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of bold spices and creamy sweetness. A hint of vanilla extract elevates the drink with a smooth, aromatic finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chai is made with simple pantry staples like black tea, milk (or a milk alternative), and your choice of sweetener. Pair it with your favorite morning pastry or enjoy it as a soothing, standalone treat. Perfect for cozy evenings, this spiced tea recipe is your go-to for a café-quality experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- 3 whole cloves
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 inch fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and sliced ginger.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and let them steep for 2 minutes. Ensure they are fully submerged in the liquid.
Stir in the milk and sugar (or sweetener of choice). Increase the heat slightly and let the mixture heat until it is just about to boil. Do not let it boil over.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into mugs or a teapot to remove the spices and tea bags.
Serve hot, and enjoy your homemade Spiced Vanilla Chai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*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.
