Sweet Spicy Chai Tea
Warm your soul with a soothing cup of Sweet Spicy Chai Tea, a delightful blend of bold black tea, creamy whole milk, and comforting spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. This homemade chai recipe is naturally sweetened with honey and enriched with a splash of vanilla for a luscious, aromatic experience. The optional hint of crushed black pepper adds a gentle kick for those who crave a little spice. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, this quick and easy chai tea takes just 15 minutes to prepare and serves as a cozy, café-style treat right at home. Whether you’re starting your morning or winding down in the evening, this spiced tea is sure to become your go-to beverage for warmth and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Black tea bags
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons Crushed black pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the black tea bags and reduce the heat to low. Let them steep for 3-4 minutes for a strong tea base.
While the tea steeps, add the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground cloves to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Pour in 1 cup of whole milk and increase the heat slightly to medium. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching the milk.
Once the mixture is warm but not boiling, stir in the honey and vanilla extract until fully dissolved. If you prefer a touch of heat, add the optional crushed black pepper at this point.
Let the chai simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
Strain the tea into mugs using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the tea bags and any solid spices.
Serve your Sweet Spicy Chai Tea immediately while hot. Optionally, you can garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 417 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.
