My-Chai Recipe – Eats Now

Name: My-Chai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves, not flavored (optional); 2 inches piece fresh ginger; 1 sprig of fresh mint; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 star anise, pod; 4 green cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/2 a vanilla beans or 1/2 vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon dried lavender; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; honey; milk or cream

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves, not flavored (optional)
2 inches piece fresh ginger
1 sprig of fresh mint
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise, pod
4 green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 a vanilla beans or 1/2 vanilla extract
1 teaspoon dried lavender
1 teaspoon whole cloves
honey
milk or cream

1
In a kettle bring your water to a boil.
2
Cut off your chunk of ginger, peel it and smash it with a mallet.
3
Place a tea basket in your tea pot and fill it with all the ingredients except the honey and milk.
4
Pour the boiling water over the herbal mixture and allow to steep for 3-5 minutes. If you don't want the caffeine omit the black tea leaves but then you will need to let it steep for 5-7 minutes.
5
In the bottom of each mug put about 1 good table spoon of honey and about a half inch of milk or cream. Stir vigorously to dissolve the honey in the milk.
6
Pour the tea into the mixture and enjoy!
7
Additional Notes:
8
If you do not have a tea pot you can boil your water in a saucepan and drop the herbs into the pan to steep. Pour and strain to serve.
9
Also, the honey and milk amounts can be adjusted according to your individual taste.
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Smashing the ginger helps it to better release its flavor in the tea. This is a great alternative to coffee after a meal and goes great with cakes and cookies.

200

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves, not flavored (optional), 2 inches piece fresh ginger, 1 sprig of fresh mint, and more.

Yes, My-Chai 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My-Chai

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