Yummy Iced Chai
Cool, creamy, and bursting with the comforting warmth of traditional chai spices, this Yummy Iced Chai is the ultimate homemade refreshment for tea lovers. Infused with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and black pepper, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of bold flavors and sweetness, enhanced by a splash of vanilla extract and your sweetener of choice. The rich spice base is paired beautifully with milk or non-dairy alternatives, creating a luscious, café-style drink that’s perfect for warm afternoons or any time you crave an exotic pick-me-up. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy chai recipe is not only a breeze to make but is also fully customizable to suit your taste. Whether served over a bed of ice or spiced up with a garnish of cinnamon, this chilled tea treat is sure to become your go-to iced beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 3 pieces cardamom pods
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 pieces black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ground ginger, and black peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to let the spices infuse.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe container to remove the spices and tea bags.
Stir in the vanilla extract and sugar or honey until fully dissolved. Allow the chai mixture to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate for faster cooling.
Once cooled, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chai mixture over the ice, filling the glass about 3/4 full.
Top with your choice of milk or non-dairy milk, stirring gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Yummy Iced Chai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 407 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.
