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Basic Chai Tea Recipe

Warm up with this aromatic and customizable Basic Chai Tea recipe! Infused with a blend of exotic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, this comforting beverage is incredibly easy to make and endlessly adaptable to your taste. Experiment with different spice combinations or add fresh herbs like mint or fennel for a unique twist. Perfect for chilly evenings or a midday pick-me-up!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 88.7 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Chai Tea

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • Optional, to taste (honey or maple syrup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Not found as fresh; recipe uses ground ginger
  • 2 black tea bags or 1 teaspoon loose leaf black tea
  • 2 star anise
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

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How to Make Basic Chai Tea

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 star anise, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 2 tablespoons of milk (dairy or non-dairy).
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the water.
  4. Add 2 black tea bags (or 1 teaspoon loose leaf black tea) to the saucepan.
  5. Steep the tea for 3-5 minutes, or to your desired strength.
  6. Remove the tea bags and spice pods. Strain the chai tea through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
  7. Pour into mugs and enjoy immediately! Add a touch of honey or maple syrup to sweeten if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

6g

Carbs

5g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For 1 Or 2 Beverages Easy Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less Non Alcoholic