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Sweet Spicy Chai Tea Recipe

Craft your own aromatic and flavorful chai tea concentrate, just like your favorite store-bought brand but better! This recipe uses fresh, high-quality ingredients for a vibrant, spicy, and subtly sweet chai that's perfect for warming up chilly evenings or enjoying iced on a hot summer day. We use organic orange zest to avoid any unwanted waxes or pesticides, and filtered water ensures a clean, pure taste. Customize your spice blend and sweetener to create your perfect cup! Makes approximately 12 twelve-ounce servings.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 88.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sweet Spicy Chai Tea

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How to Make Sweet Spicy Chai Tea

  1. In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the anise, coriander, and peppercorns, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Coarsely grind the toasted spices using a spice mill or mortar and pestle.
  3. Gently crush the cardamom pods to release their aroma.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine the ground spices, ground nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon), orange zest, and thinly sliced ginger with the filtered water.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld.
  7. Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard.
  8. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds to the chai.
  9. Strain the chai liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids.
  10. While still warm, stir in the honey until completely dissolved. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
  11. Let the chai cool completely before storing. This helps the flavors develop even further.
  12. Store the chai concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
  13. To serve, combine 2 parts chai concentrate with 1 part milk (dairy or non-dairy), water, or your preferred milk alternative. Serve hot or chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Beverages Asian Indian