Chai Tea From Scratch Recipe

Name: Chai Tea From Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups filtered water; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon minced cardamom pod, slightly crushed; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 3 whole cloves; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 inch piece vanilla pod, split open lengthwise; 2 star anise; 3 -4 saffron threads; 1/4 teaspoon anise seed; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves (read *NOTE) or 2 tea bags (read *NOTE); 2 cups milk (soy milk is good, too) or 2 cups rice milk (soy milk is good, too); honey, for sweetening, to taste (I prefer honey to sweeten my chai but I also like cane sugar-aka Sucanat)

Servings: persons

2 cups filtered water
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon minced cardamom pod, slightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1 inch piece vanilla pod, split open lengthwise
2 star anise
3 -4 saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon anise seed
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/3 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves (read *NOTE) or 2 tea bags (read *NOTE)
2 cups milk (soy milk is good, too) or 2 cups rice milk (soy milk is good, too)
honey, for sweetening, to taste (I prefer honey to sweeten my chai but I also like cane sugar-aka Sucanat)

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*NOTE: Any number of black tea varieties can be used in this recipe: Ceylon Orange Pekoe, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, etc. You'll have to try several types of tea to find out which you prefer.
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Pour the water into a heavy bottomed pan. Add the spices and tea bags (or loose tea placed in a tea infuser or muslin cloth).
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Bring to a boil, partially cover pan and simmer about 20 minutes to allow spices to intensify.
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Add the milk or milk substitute and heat through WITHOUT boiling until hot.
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Pour chai tea through a strainer into tea cups. Add sweetener of choice if desired.
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Sit, sip, close your eyes, relax, enjoy!
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Servings are estimated.

467

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups filtered water, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2 teaspoon minced cardamom pod, slightly crushed, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Chai Tea From Scratch falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chai Tea From Scratch

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