Ingredients for Rooibos Chai
- 4 cups water
- Whole Milk
- Cinnamon Sticks
- 4 cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
- Whole Cloves
- Fresh Ginger
- Whole Black Peppercorn
- Sugar
- Tea Leaves
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How to Make Rooibos Chai
- Combine 4 cups of water, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 star anise, 4 cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 2 inches ginger (peeled and thinly sliced), 1/4 cup Rooibos tea leaves (or 1/4 cup black tea added in step 3), 1/4 cup milk (or milk alternative), and 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup) in a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using black tea, add it now and continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into mugs and serve hot. Garnish with an extra cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of cardamom if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
3g
Carbs
2g
