Sugar-Free Masala Tea
Warm, fragrant, and completely sugar-free, this Masala Tea recipe is your ticket to a guilt-free indulgence. Infused with the bold flavors of freshly sliced ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and a hint of nutmeg, this aromatic beverage combines the healthful benefits of spices with the comforting essence of black tea. Perfect for those seeking a natural energy boost, this recipe is easily customizable with whole milk or plant-based alternatives to suit your dietary preferences. Ready in just 15 minutes, this caffeine-infused delight is a wholesome twist on traditional Indian masala chai—ideal for mornings, afternoon breaks, or anytime you crave warmth without the sugar.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk or plant-based milk
- 2 teaspoons or 2 bags Black tea leaves or black tea bags
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
- 4 whole Cardamom pods
- 4 whole Cloves
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 5 whole Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 pinch, grated Nutmeg
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, pour 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add the sliced ginger, cardamom pods (slightly crushed), cloves, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, and fennel seeds to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer in the water for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags to the saucepan with the spice-infused water.
Pour in 1 cup of whole milk or plant-based milk of your choice and let the mixture simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
Add a pinch of grated nutmeg to the simmering tea and stir gently.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into tea cups, ensuring all solids are removed.
Serve hot and enjoy your sugar-free masala tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 528 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.
