Ingredients for Spiced Vanilla Chai
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Fresh Gingerroot
- 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- Cinnamon Sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 black tea bags (or 4 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
- 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out
- Honey, to taste (optional)
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How to Make Spiced Vanilla Chai
- Roughly crush the peppercorns, ginger, cardamom pods, and cloves using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
- In a saucepan, combine the crushed spices, cinnamon stick, vanilla seeds, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, add tea bags (or loose leaf tea), and simmer for 10 minutes, or until desired strength is reached.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into mugs.
- Add honey or other sweetener to taste, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g
