Sweet & Spicy Chai Tea Recipe

Name: Sweet & Spicy Chai Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 star anise; 1/2 whole nutmeg; 3 cinnamon sticks, broken; 4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds; 6 green cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon allspice berry; 1/2 orange, zest of; 1 vanilla bean; 1 inch fresh ginger; 3 quarts water; 8 (8 ounce) bags darjeeling tea; 1 cup honey (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 star anise
1/2 whole nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks, broken
4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
6 green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon allspice berry
1/2 orange, zest of
1 vanilla bean
1 inch fresh ginger
3 quarts water
8 (8 ounce) bags darjeeling tea
1 cup honey (to taste)

1
Stirring constantly, lightly toast the anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, and allspice in a skillet over medium high heat. Take extra care not to burn the spices. You just want them to become fragrant.
2
Let the spices cool slightly and coarsely grind in a spice mill.
3
Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Reserve the seeds for another use (Oh! Like maybe some vanilla rice pudding!).
4
Peel the ginger and cut into thin slices.
5
Bring the water to a boil. Add the ground spices, orange zest, vanilla bean, and ginger. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
7
Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid. While still warm, add the honey and stir well to dissolve.
8
Suggested serving is 2 parts chai to 1 part milk, water, or your favorite milk alternative. Serve hot or cold. The chai liquid can be stored in the refrigerator and used at your leisure.
9
Makes approximately 12 12-ounce servings of tea.

466

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 star anise, 1/2 whole nutmeg, 3 cinnamon sticks, broken, 4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Spicy Chai Tea 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.

Sweet & Spicy Chai Tea

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