Refreshing Iced Chai Recipe

Name: Refreshing Iced Chai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water; 3 green cardamom pods, crushed; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed; 1 piece fresh ginger, cut into 1-inch coins; 5 star anise, whole; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground; ¼ cup loose black tea leaves or 4 tea bags; 2 cups milk, reduced fat (skim, 1% or 2%); 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar; ice cube

Servings: persons

1
Place water in saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add crushed cardamom pods and peppercorns.
3
Add ginger, star anise and cinnamon; bring to a boil for 1 minute.
4
Add black tea, simmer 5 minutes.
5
Stir in milk; return to simmer.
6
Sweeten with turbanado sugar to taste; remove tea from heat.
7
Cool chai to room temperature.
8
Once cool, pour through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
9
Discard solids.
10
Refrigerate chai up to one week.
11
To serve, fill glasses with ice; pour chai over ice.

125

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups water, 3 green cardamom pods, crushed, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed, 1 piece fresh ginger, cut into 1-inch coins, and more.

Yes, Refreshing Iced 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!

Refreshing Iced Chai

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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