Vegan Traditional Indian Chai
Dive into the comforting warmth of Vegan Traditional Indian Chai, a plant-based twist on the classic spiced tea that has delighted taste buds for generations. This aromatic recipe combines bold black tea leaves with a symphony of traditional whole spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and freshly grated ginger, creating a fragrant and flavorful experience. Creamy plant-based milk—such as oat, almond, or soy—adds a luscious texture, while a touch of maple syrup offers natural sweetness. Quick to prepare and ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for cozy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it piping hot and savor the harmony of rich flavors in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Plant-based milk (e.g., oat, almond, or soy milk)
- 2 teaspoons Loose black tea leaves (or tea bags)
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 inch piece (grated) Fresh ginger
- 4 whole Black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (or sweetener of choice, optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, grated ginger, and black peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to extract the flavors of the spices.
Reduce the heat to low and add the loose black tea leaves (or tea bags). Allow the tea to steep in the spicy water for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the plant-based milk and stir well. Let the mixture gently simmer (do not boil) for another 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding maple syrup or another sweetener of choice, if desired.
Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth directly into cups or a teapot to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the aromatic, creamy flavors of your homemade Vegan Traditional Indian Chai.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 429 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% | |
*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.
