Zutaten für Chai Tea From Scratch
- 2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5-6 green cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 4-5 whole cloves
- Fennel Seed, to taste
- Vanilla Pod, to taste
- 1-2 star anise pods
- Saffron Threads, to taste
- Anise Seed, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
- Ground Ginger, to taste
- 1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea OR 2-3 black tea bags
- 2 cups milk (or milk substitute)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
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Zubereitung von Chai Tea From Scratch
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and star anise. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the water and create a fragrant base.
- Add milk (or milk alternative) and sugar (or sweetener). Heat through gently, do not boil.
- Remove from heat and strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into mugs.
- Add tea bags or loose leaf black tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags or strain again to remove the tea leaves
- Sweeten to taste with additional sugar or honey if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious aroma and flavor of your homemade chai!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
14g
Carbs
2g
