Vegan Masala Chai
Warm up your mornings with a comforting cup of Vegan Masala Chai, a dairy-free twist on the classic spiced Indian tea. This aromatic recipe blends freshly grated ginger, cinnamon, crushed green cardamom pods, whole cloves, peppercorns, fennel seeds, and optional star anise to create a bold and deeply flavorful base. Infused with robust black tea and enriched by creamy almond or oat milk, this chai delivers all the traditional warmth you crave without the need for dairy. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup, it caters perfectly to vegan diets while offering an indulgent yet wholesome treat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you're embracing the vegan lifestyle or simply want to explore plant-based beverages, this Vegan Masala Chai is sure to become your new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 4 pods green cardamom pods
- 3 pieces whole cloves
- 5 pieces black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves or tea bags
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (such as almond or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other vegan sweetener
- 1 piece star anise (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Grate the ginger and add it to the boiling water along with the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods (slightly crushed), cloves, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and optional star anise.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse their flavors into the water.
Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the mixture and simmer for another 3-4 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, heat 1 cup of non-dairy milk until it's just about to boil. Do not overheat to prevent curdling.
Strain the spiced tea mixture into a teapot or directly into serving cups to remove the spices, then add the warmed non-dairy milk.
Stir in the maple syrup or any other vegan sweetener of your choice to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy your aromatic Vegan Masala Chai.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 444 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.
