Mint Chai Recipe

Escape the heat with this invigorating Mint Chai recipe! A delightful blend of cool mint and warm spices, this recipe is perfect for a hot summer's day. The aromatic spices and refreshing mint create a wonderfully fragrant and flavorful beverage that's surprisingly easy to make. Get ready to cool down with this simple yet elegant drink.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 24.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mint Chai

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How to Make Mint Chai

  1. Brew mint tea: Steep 2 mint tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove tea bags.
  2. Combine brewed mint tea with 1/2 teaspoon cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves, 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (finely grated), 5-6 black peppercorns, 1 stalk lemon grass (finely chopped), and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a saucepan.
  3. Gently heat the mixture over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through. Do not boil.
  4. Fill two glasses with ice.
  5. Strain the chai mixture into the ice-filled glasses.
  6. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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