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Skinny Chai Tea Recipe

Craving a warm, comforting chai tea without the guilt? This homemade Skinny Chai recipe is drastically lower in calories than store-bought brands, and just as flavorful! Inspired by Kathleen Daelemans' "Getting Thin and Loving Food," this recipe is easily customizable. We've experimented with soy and almond milk, and you can even add star anise and allspice for an extra touch of warmth. Green tea or herbal infusions also make delightful variations. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free, aromatic treat that smells as divine as it tastes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 63.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Skinny Chai Tea

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How to Make Skinny Chai Tea

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), 2-inch piece of ginger (peeled and thinly sliced), 4 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
  4. Optional: Add 1 star anise and 6 allspice berries for extra warmth (step can be skipped).
  5. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, for 10 minutes. This allows for maximum flavor extraction.
  6. Add 4 tea bags (black, green, or herbal tea) to the saucepan.
  7. Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes, ensuring the tea bags are fully steeped.
  8. Remove from heat and carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan, discarding the spices and tea bags.
  9. Return the strained chai to the saucepan. Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar (or to taste) and 2 cups of your preferred milk (soy, almond, or dairy).
  10. Heat gently until warmed through (do not boil).
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

4g

Carbs

3g

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