Homemade Chai Tea
The blend of warming spices and fresh ginger make it perfect for the cold weather. Iced chai during the day is very refreshing and easy to grab on-the-go.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 1/4 cups organic almond milk cow or soy
- 1/4 cup organic dark brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks brake them in half to fit into the jar
- 16 cardamom pods crushed place in a small bag and crush them with a rolling pin
- 1 star anise clove
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2- inch piece fresh ginger sliced thin
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 4 tea bags black we used darjeeling tea bags
- 4 tea bags Pg tips type of tea
Instructions
- Combine the spices, water, milk and brown sugar (everything except the tein a medium pot and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat, cover and let it sit for 30 minutes. Return to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the black or green tea leaves.
- Cover and let stand for 8 minutes. Then remove the tea bags.
- Place a sieve over a pitcher or jar.
- Pour hot tea into the sieve to strain.
- Serve tea hot or let cool and serve iced. You can leave it in the fridge too.
Notes
Good alternative for those cutting back on caffeine should substitute Rooibus for black tea in recipe (makes it kid friendly too!)
Recipe adapted from Art & Lemon. It makes one jar
Recipe adapted from Art & Lemon. It makes one jar
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg