Spicy Chai Tea
Warm your soul with a comforting cup of Spicy Chai Tea, a bold and aromatic blend that brings the magic of Indian-inspired flavors to your kitchen. Infused with a symphony of warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise, this tea combines the robustness of black tea leaves with the creamy richness of milk for the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Fresh ginger and a pinch of nutmeg elevate the brew, while a touch of sugar rounds out the flavors for a cozy, cafe-worthy experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, this exquisite homemade chai is perfect for a relaxed morning ritual or an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it hot and savor the luxurious spice blend with every sip! Keywords: Spicy Chai Tea recipe, homemade chai, Indian-inspired tea, chai latte, aromatic tea blend.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 4 pods green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 4 pieces cloves
- 6 pieces black peppercorns
- 1 piece star anise
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, add the ginger slices, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise to the water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan and let steep for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of milk and heat gently for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the mixture does not boil over.
Add a pinch of ground nutmeg and 1 tablespoon of sugar (adjust to taste), stirring until dissolved.
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into your cups or teapot, discarding the solids.
Serve hot and enjoy your freshly made Spicy Chai Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 429 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 580 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.
