Traditional Chai Tea Recipe

Warm up this Christmas with our cozy, spicy Traditional Chai Tea recipe! This comforting blend is perfect for soothing colds and flu symptoms, and its creamy texture and delightful spices will leave you feeling toasty from the inside out. While inspired by authentic chai, this recipe boasts a unique twist, making it a cherished family tradition. Serve with gingerbread or shortbread cookies for an extra festive treat!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 117 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Traditional Chai Tea

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How to Make Traditional Chai Tea

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the water, tea bags (or loose leaf tea), cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and peppercorns.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
  4. Remove from heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter into a clean saucepan. Discard the solids.
  5. Return the strained tea to the saucepan. Stir in honey until completely dissolved.
  6. Add the milk and heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil.
  7. Pour into clear mugs and sprinkle each serving with a pinch of cinnamon.
  8. Enjoy your delicious and warming Traditional Chai Tea! Merry Christmas!
  9. For later enjoyment: Store the prepared tea (without honey and milk) in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat and add honey and milk to taste.
  10. This chai pairs perfectly with gingerbread or shortbread cookies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

11g

Carbs

6g

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