Better Chai from a Chai Tea Bag

Elevate your tea game with this "Better Chai from a Chai Tea Bag" recipe—a quick and easy way to transform your everyday tea bag into a rich, café-style indulgence! By combining a classic chai tea bag with warm milk, aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe infuses robust flavor in just 10 minutes. Perfectly sweetened with sugar or your favorite alternative, it's a cozy, customizable treat designed for one. Whether you're craving a soothing morning pick-me-up or an afternoon escape, this upgraded chai is your go-to for comfort and convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:2 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 piece Chai tea bag
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Milk (whole milk or your preferred milk alternative)
• 1 tablespoon Sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground ginger (optional, for extra warmth)
• 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Step 2

Add the chai tea bag to the simmering water and let it steep for 3-4 minutes, or longer for a stronger flavor. Press the tea bag gently with a spoon to release more flavor if desired.

Step 3

Stir in 1/2 cup of milk and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the mixture to heat, but do not let it boil.

Step 4

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar (or sweetener of choice), 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger (if using). Stir well to combine the flavors.

Step 5

Simmer the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the spices infuse into the chai.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 7

Pour the chai through a fine mesh strainer into your favorite mug to remove any spice sediment if necessary.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful upgraded chai tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(138.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	127.9

Total Fat 4.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 12mg	0%
Sodium 49.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 62IU	0%
Calcium 144.8mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 166.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 59.8%