Sugar Free Caffiene Free Chai Tea
Embrace the soothing warmth of this Sugar-Free Caffeine-Free Chai Tea, a perfect blend of aromatic spices and creamy almond milk that delivers all the comfort of traditional chai without the sugar or caffeine. Infused with naturally calming rooibos tea, this wellness-inspired recipe features a symphony of spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, fresh ginger, and a hint of star anise, simmered to perfection to create a bold, inviting flavor profile. Taking just 20 minutes to prepare, this guilt-free chai is perfect for any time of day, offering a wholesome, zero-caffeine alternative that appeals to tea lovers of all kinds. Whether you're sipping it as part of your morning routine or winding down in the evening, this chai promises to be a satisfying, health-conscious indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces Cardamom pods
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 1 inch piece Ginger, fresh (sliced thinly)
- 6 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 piece Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons Rooibos tea (caffeine-free)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
Instructions
1. Begin by lightly crushing the cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their aroma.
2. In a medium-sized pot, combine the water, cinnamon stick, crushed spices, ginger slices, star anise, and fennel seeds. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer gently for about 10 minutes to develop the flavors.
4. Add the rooibos tea to the pot and let it steep for an additional 3-5 minutes, depending on the strength you prefer.
5. Pour in the almond milk (or milk of choice) and heat it gently, stirring occasionally, until the tea is warm but not boiling.
6. Strain the chai tea into mugs using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves.
7. Serve the chai tea immediately, and optionally sweeten with a natural sugar-free sweetener such as stevia or monk fruit if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
73 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*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.
